Books
The Magic of Mindset, a Journal to Get Unstuck. Conjure your goals, your dreams, and your true self with this beautifully illustrated, inspirational guided journal.
★ "Each nestling [poem] is a warm, accessible, bite-size poem. Some are playful and some are profound. Young writers will be motivated to find their own nestlings and to think deeply about the power of words. Wright’s soft illustrations are gentle, and the ink washes create a lush, dreamy feel. A beautiful, emotional, and incredibly creative poetry book that inspires reflection, dreaming, and writing. A must for libraries and schools." —School Library Journal, starred review
★ "A gifted poet demonstrates the remarkable versatility of words through one kind of found poetry. '[N]ested' poems are hidden inside larger poems like nesting dolls. These short poems cover simple themes, such as colors, days, seasons, and animals, as well as more complex ones. The invitations to think metaphorically and to discover poetry that might be right at hand are friendly and clear... The repetition of words becomes an echo of a familiar melody running throughout the collection as they become the molecules of new poems and become fresh again. Wright’s art in full-page section-introducing illustrations, along with spot illustration and margin art, gives a warm and lighthearted dimension to the pages. Delightful. " —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Johanna has authored and illustrated more than 10 beloved picture and middle grade books, including the award winning Orchestra Pit and The Secret Circus Her work has been published by Scholastic, Penguin, Roaring Brook Press (Neal Porter Books) and Boyds Mills Press.
You can find Johanna's books at your local bookseller, or your favorite online retailer.