Books by Angela Johnson

A young girl's grandmother tells her of her love for baseball and the day they let her play in the game even though she was a girl.

It's about a girl named Bird who runs away from her home to Alabama to find her stepfather. On her journey she meets new people like a boy named Ethan, a boy named Jay, and a nice lady named Mrs. Pritchard.

When Maya's grandfather comes for a visit, he brings a surprise in a crate--something, he says, to teach her fun and sharing. Maya hopes it's a horse or a big brother. But instead it's Julius, a big, cool pig. Maya's parents see Julius as a slob, but Maya herself sees another Julius altogether. She sees a playmate, a protector, and sharer in all that's magical and wild. Full color.

For use in schools and libraries only. An African American girl imagines being old with Grandaddy and joining him in such activities as playing cards all day, visiting the ocean, and eating bacon on the porch.