Perspectives S35/Ep18 Ellie Engle Saves Herself

Author Leah Johnson always wanted to be a superhero. When she discovered writing is her superpower, she became a writer which she says is the next best thing to being a superhero. Her debut novel, You Should See Me in a Crown was a best seller and won many honors including selection as one of Time's 100 Best Young Adult Books of All Time. Johnson is back with a novel for middle school students, Ellie Engle Saves Herself. This book tells a story about friendship, change and the power we have to love ourselves. Leah says she tells stories about Black girls with big hearts.