Official Bio

Joyce Shor Johnson lived in New Hampshire with her husband, two children, two cats, and a pug named Thor until recently, and now lives in Connecticut. She grew up in the small, historic town of Suffern, New York. Her love of history, technology, traveling, and arts and crafts, all contribute to her daily writing. She has an MFA in Creative Writing For Young People from Lesley University.


  • Partner Kid Lit Publishing®
  • Former Co-Director of the 2012 and 2013 NESCBWI Regional Conferences
  • Spent five years teaching learning skills to high school students, (best job ever!)
  • Loves to travel. Suitcase always at the ready!
  • Critique group leader
  • Emerging runner.