Porch Signing: Kim Johnson, INVISIBLE SON
The Ivy is over the moon to host Kim Johnson for a signing and meet-and-greet at the shop on Saturday, July 22! We’ll be celebrating Johnson’s latest novel, INVISIBLE SON. Drop by any time between 1-3 p.m. to meet Kim Johnson on the front porch and have your book signed.
In INVISIBLE SON, Kim Johnson, critically acclaimed and award-winning author of This Is My America, delivers another social justice thriller that shines a light on being young and Black in America. It tells the compelling story of a wrongfully accused teen desperate to reclaim his innocence, his identity and his first love.
Perfect for fans of The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas and Dear Justyce by Nic Stone, INVISIBLE SON immerses readers in the raw, unflinching perspective of an accessible teen narrator who amplifies the issues faced every day by Black youth in America. Tackling the difficult but critical subjects of COVID-19, performative activism and police brutality toward people of color, Johnson’s second novel serves as both an illuminating source of representation and a powerful educational tool.
Kim Johnson has held leadership positions in social justice organizations as a teen. She’s now a college administrator who maintains civic engagement throughout the community while also mentoring Black student activists and leaders. This Is My America was her award-winning debut novel. She holds degrees from the University of Oregon and the University of Maryland, College Park. Kim lives in Maryland with her husband and two kids. Find her at kcjohnsonwrites.com and follow her on Twitter and Instagram at @kcjohnsonwrites.
