Maniac Monkeys on Magnolia Street by Angela Johnson

Maniac Monkeys on Magnolia Street by Angela Johnson

Angela Johnson

1961-present

Angela Johnson, originally from Tuskegee, Alabama, relocated to Ohio during her childhood. Despite early aspirations of becoming a social worker or teacher, Johnson's passion for writing was ignited through the influence of literature and personal experiences. After pursuing studies at Kent State University and overcoming writer's block, she embarked on a full-time writing career. Johnson's literary achievements span picture books and young adult novels, earning her prestigious accolades such as the MacArthur Fellowship and recognition from esteemed institutions like the Coretta Scott King Awards and the Michael J. Printz Award. Her works have consistently appeared on esteemed lists, including the "Best Books" by the School Library Journal.

Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, edited by Beverley Park Rilett, http://AlabamaAuthors.org

1999

Maniac Monkeys on Magnolia Street. New York; Random House, 1999.

AL Book Collection

Johnson, Angela, “Maniac Monkeys on Magnolia Street by Angela Johnson,” Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, accessed October 5, 2024, https://alabamaauthors.org/items/show/8505.