Sadeqa Johnson
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Contemporary
Historical Fiction
Sadeqa Johnson is a New York Times best-selling author of five novels, including The House of Eve.
Her work has garnered numerous accolades, including being a 2022 Hurston/Wright Foundation Legacy finalist, a BCALA Literary Honoree, and winning the Library of Virginia's Literary People's Choice Award.
Johnson is a Kimbilio Fellow and teaches in the M.F.A. program at Drexel University.
Originally from Philadelphia, she now resides near Richmond, VA with her family.
Her writing often explores historical themes and the experiences of Black women, drawing praise for its authenticity and emotional resonance.
