Bøger af Leah Johnson

Liz has always believed she's too black, too poor, too awkward to shine in her small, rich, prom-obsessed midwestern town. She hopes to become a doctor and has a plan that will get her out of Campbell, Indiana, forever. But when the financial aid she was counting on unexpectedly falls through, Liz's plans come crashing down . . .

Set over the course of four days at a music festival, the novel features strangers Toni and Olivia, who meet and realise that the music is more than just a way out; it's a way through... if they are brave enough to face it together.

A joyous anthology full of black girl power curated by criticallyacclaimed and award-winning author, Leah Johnson, and with a coverillustrated by the #1 New York Times bestselling creator of LITTLELEADERS, Vashti Harrison.

A vibrant, heartwarming collection of 15 middle grade stories and poems that celebrates the joy, strength, and experience of Black girlhood, including stories from Ibi Zoboi, Sharon M. Draper, and Leah Johnson, as well as cover art from Caldecott winner Vashti Harrison. Black girl power is... Bringing your favorite stuffed animal to your first real sleepover. . .Escaping an eerie dollhouse that's got you trapped inside. . .Making new friends one magical baked good at a time. . .Finding the courage to dance to the beat of your own drum. . . And more! From 15 legendary Black women authors comes a dazzling collection of stories and poems about the power we find in the everyday and the beauty of Black girlhood. Contributors include: Amerie, Kalynn Bayron, Roseanne A. Brown, Elise Bryant, Dhonielle Clayton, Natasha Diaz, Sharon M. Draper, Sharon Flake, Leah Johnson, Kekla Magoon, Janae Marks, Tolá Okogwu, Karen Strong, Renée Watson, and Ibi Zoboi

Boyds are born to stand out, but lately Bree's been struggling tofind where she fits in. With her new friends she's learning there'smore to life than being the best. But when she starts to losecontrol of her newfound powers she has to decide if she wants tofind a way back to who she used to be, or embrace who she reallyis.

Mia David is a 24 year-old wild child who can't help but find herself at the center of trouble. Despite her grounded and well-rounded upbringing, Mia always seems to craft the most irresponsible ways to have fun. As her life slowly begins to spiral out of control, she decides to finally grow up and take responsibility for her actions, which changes her life for the better. Margaret Peters has lost her will to live. Regardless of the undying love and support from her daughter and husband, Margaret has given up all hope. When she miraculously awakens from a 3-month long coma, she is given a new lease on life. There is one minor problem. While in the comatose state, she continuously dreamt about events in the life of a perfect stranger...by the name of Mia David! The diagnosis of Retrograde Amnesia makes it difficult for Margaret to convince her loved ones that Mia David is more than a dream and in fact a real person. So much so that even she begins to question the reality of Mia David. Given an important life or death mission, Margaret sets out on a journey that may change many lives forever. 9 Stop is a story of mystery, determination, purpose, faith, and the will to survive. 9 Stop is packed with non-stop drama, twists and turns, and a message that will inspire.

Fresh from 1929, The Snazzy Jazzy Nutcracker coloring book has arrived! When Clara, a young flapper, falls asleep and dreams about her cherished gift, a nutcracker, amazing things happen. Mice attack, and the Nutcracker turns into a prince who invites Clara to visit his Kingdom of Sweets. Yummy! Modeled after actual students in a real dance production, this saucy gem will make you smile. If you haven't gotten your copy yet, what are you waiting for? Grab this classic story for children of all ages, roll down your stockings, crack out your colors, and have a roaring good time! 38 coloring pages.

From the author of You Should See Me in a Crown, Leah Johnson delivers a stunning novel about being brave enough to be true to yourself, and learning to find joy even when times are unimaginably dark.Olivia is an expert at falling in love . . . and at being dumped. But after the fallout from her last breakup has left her an outcast at school and at home, she's determined to turn over a new leaf. A crush-free weekend at Farmland Music and Arts Festival with her best friend is just what she needs to get her mind off the senior year that awaits her.Toni is one week away from starting college, and it's the last place she wants to be. Unsure about who she wants to become and still reeling in the wake of the loss of her musician-turned-roadie father, she's heading back to the music festival that changed his life in hopes that following in his footsteps will help her find her own way forward.When the two arrive at Farmland, the last thing they expect is to realize that they'll need to join forces in order to get what they're searching for out of the weekend. As they work together, the festival becomes so much more complicated than they bargained for. Olivia and Toni will find that they need each other, and music, more than they ever could have imagined.Packed with irresistible romance and irrepressible heart, bestselling author Leah Johnson delivers a stunning and cinematic story about grief, love, and the remarkable power of music to heal and connect us all.

As twelve-year-old Ellie Engle navigates seventh grade and her changing relationship with her best friend, a freak accident occurs and gives Ellie the ability to bring things back to life through touch.

AJ Sassy and The Cupcake Cake is designed for K-4th grade readers. This AJ Sassy adventure takes place at AJ's friend Kelly's birthday party. A party that has been highly anticipated by AJ because of the promise of a fabulous Cupcake Cake, something AJ Sassy has never seen before. Find out the adventures that happen at the party in this story of cake, fun and friendship. Younger readers may need help with a few words, but this book is fully illustrated to visually tell the story.

12-year-old Ellie and her best friend Abby, live in the small-townof Plainsboro where nothing ever happens. Ellie is an unassumingand unspectacular comic book geek, and she idolises her best-friendAbby who is cool, chic and talented. But when a freak earthquakestrikes the small town, Ellie learns that she has acquired anunimaginable power...

AJ Sassy is smart, energetic and...of course...SASSY! This book is written for K-4th grade readers. AJ Sassy has a very active and creative imagination that allows her to find fun in everyday events and turn those events into adventures. With life offering so many exciting opportunities, who knows what fun AJ Sassy will find...or create...next. In this adventure, AJ Sassy and her brother Natron are on a mission to find out who committed the crime of taking the last cookies in the cookie jar. Younger readers may need help with a few words but the book is fully illustrated to visually tell the story.

Love is in the air in Serendipity, a collection of stories inspired by romantic tropes and edited by #1 New York Times bestselling author Marissa Meyer.The secret admirer.The fake relationship.The matchmaker.From stories of first love, unrequited love, love that surprises, love that's been there all along, 10 of the brightest and award-winning authors writing YA have taken on some of your favorite romantic tropes, embracing them and turning them on their heads. Readers will fall for this collection of stories that celebrate love at its most humorous, inclusive, heart-expanding, and serendipitous.Contributors include Elise Bryant, Elizabeth Eulberg, Leah Johnson, Anna-Marie McLemore, Marissa Meyer, Sandhya Menon, Julie Murphy, Caleb Roehrig, Sarah Winifred Searle, and Abigail Hing Wen.