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Meet Author CJ Johnson
CJ Johnson hails from Durham, North Carolina. She earned her undergraduate degree from UNC Charlotte, majoring in Criminal Justice and Criminology, while also minoring in Africana Studies. Furthering her education at Virginia State University, she obtained her Master's s of Education with a focus in School and Community Counseling. Currently, she lives in Atlanta, GA, where she practices as a full-time contracted therapist, licensed in three sttates.
As a former teacher, CJ recognized a significant gap in children's literature while reading to her students and the lack of relatable stories for minority children.
This inspired her to write her first children's book, "Melanin Poppin': Mommy, Why Is My Skin Tone Different Than Yours?" Based on a true story, it follows a young girl exploring the concepts of different shades of melanin. Through her mother's loving explanation, the story celebrates the beauty of melanin and encourages children to embrace their skin tones. This book marks the start of a series aimed at addressing the questions young minority children may ask as they grow up.
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