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Nancy Johnson writes at the intersection of race and class. Her debut novel, THE KINDEST LIE, is forthcoming in 2021 from William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins. This is the story of an unlikely connection between a black woman searching for the son she never knew and a poor, 11-year-old white boy who finds himself adrift in a dying Indiana factory town.
Genres: Literary Fiction
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Books containing stories by Nancy Johnson
Dedicated to the People of Darfur (2009)
Writings on Fear, Risk, and Hope
edited by
Jennifer Reynolds and Luke Reynolds
Nancy Johnson recommends
Hate Follow (2024)
Erin Quinn-Kong
"You will never scroll through your social media feed again without giving some folks the side-eye after reading Hate Follow. Quinn-Kong superbly crafts a tale about the price of online influence while making us root for both a mother and daughter on opposite sides of an issue you're sure to debate with your friends. A thought-provoking, page-turner of a debut that is oh so timely!"
The Two Lives of Sara (2022)
Catherine Adel West
"A heartfelt story of family, community, and the secrets that won't turn us loose. Through complex characters, exquisite detail, and rich language, West explores the impossible choices we make to protect those we love. A stunning journey of a mother's love and sacrifice."
Perish (2022)
LaToya Watkins
"From the early pages of this novel, I knew I was in the hands of a master storyteller. Watkins stuns in this impressive debut about how trauma travels with us across generations. This story of family and forgiveness will stay with you long after the last page."
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