This major contribution to young adult genealogy studies helps create ethnic pride, self-esteem, and awareness of the extraordinary accomplishments each ethnic group has brought to the American experience. Designed for use in grades 6-12, this important series explores the creation of the American people while promoting the use and understanding of solid research techniques. Oryx American Family Tree Series enhances the social studies curriculum, especially the thematic strands in the New Curriculum Standards for Social Studies.
Anne E. Johnson is eagerly awaiting the publication of three novels:
- Middle-grade medieval mystery TROUBLE AT THE SCRIPTORIUM (Royal Fireworks)
- Middle-grade paranormal mystery EBENEZER'S LOCKER (MuseItUp)
- Noir sci fi GREEN LIGHT DELIVERY (Candlemark & Gleam)
Drawing on her eclectic background, which includes degrees in classical languages and musicology, Anne E. Johnson has published in a wide variety of topics and genres. She's written non-fiction books for children with the Rosen Group and feature articles for adults in serials such as The New York Times and Stagebill Magazine.
In February 2011, Anne won Second Prize in the Historical Fiction short story contest sponsored by Children's Writer Magazine. Her children's short fiction can be found in Underneath the Juniper Tree, Spaceports & Spidersilk, Crow Toes Quarterly, and elsewhere, and she has short stories for adults scheduled in several upcoming anthologies.
Anne lives in Brooklyn with her husband, playwright Ken Munch.
