Nancy Johnson James

Nancy Johnson James is a writer and educator based in Oakland, California. She has an MFA in creative writing from St. Mary’s College of California. Her poetry has appeared in several print and online publications. Her desire is to create children’s literature that is inspiring and liberating. Her other books include Blue: The Many Ways I Feel, and Black: The Many Wonders of My World.

Nancy Johnson James's Titles

Dream a Dress, Dream a Poem Dressmaker and Poet, Myra Viola Wilds (A Picture Book)

Dream a Dress, Dream a Poem

A poetic picture book biography about blind Black poet Myra Viola Wilds, written by the author of Brown: The Many Shades of Love What dreams...


Blue The Many Ways I Feel

Blue

In an emotional ode to the color blueand the bluesfrom writer Nancy Johnson James and illustrator Constance Moore, the creators of Brown: The...


Black The Many Wonders of My World

Black

Black: The Many Wonders of My World is a celebration of the color black, from author Nancy Johnson James and artist Constance Moore, the team...


Brown The Many Shades of Love

Brown

From author Nancy Johnson James and illustrator Constance Moore, Brown: The Many Shades of Love is a picture book celebrating all the beautiful...