Adam Johnson is a respected and famous American writer who was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2013 for the novel, “The Orphan Master’s Son” and the National Book Award in 2015 for the story collection, “Fortune Smiles”.
Currently Adam Johnson is a Professor of English at Stanford University. He is the founder of the Stanford Graphic Novel Project which works to bring graphic novels into the classroom.
Adam was named one of the most influential and imaginative college professors in the country” by Playboy magazine and “one of the most influential professors at Stanford” by Business Insider. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the National Writing Project.
He taught his writing skills at several universities, including Stanford, and has been a visiting fellow at the American Academy in Berlin and a Guggenheim Fellow.
Physical Stats
| Full name: | Adam Johnson |
| Born: | July 12, 1967 South Dakota |
| Profession: | American Author and Journalist |
| Year Active: | 2011- Present |
| Best Known For: | Pulitzer Prize for Novel, “The Orphan Master’s Son” |
| Education: | Arts in Journalism – Arizona State University (1992), Master of Arts in English – McNeese State University (1996) PhD in English- Florida State University (2001) |
| Age: | 56 Years |
| Height: | 6 feet 4 Inches |
| Weight: | 280 pound |
| Religion: | Christian |
| Parents: | Not Defined |
| Siblings: | Not Defined |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Spouse: | Laura Moser (m.2009) |
| Children: | 2 |
| Net Worth: | $1-5 Million |
| Nationality: | American |
Early Life
Adam Johnson was born on July 12, 1967 in South Dakota but was raised in Tempe, Arizona. He is a member of the Sioux as his grandmother was a member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe.
Adam received a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Arizona State University in 1992, a Master of Arts in English from McNeese State University in 1996, and a PhD in English from Florida State University in 2001.
Adam studied fiction writers Ron Carlson, Robert Olen Butler and John Wood during his schooling. He is one of today’s famous writers.
His parents were supportive of a writing career, and in an interview, Johnson said that his mother was a huge influence on him as a writer. She said that she “always read and wrote herself.” Because of all these things, Adam is a successful writer today.
Career
Adam Johnson began his writing career as a journalist with publications such as “The San Francisco Chronicle” and “The New York Times”.
He also taught creative writing at several universities before joining the faculty at Stanford University in 2010.
Adam is the founder of the Stanford Graphic Novel Project, which works from creation to publication of graphic novels. He is also a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters (AOL).
Adam Johnson is one of the most famous writers of his generation. His writings are known for their sharp wit, keen eye for detail, and exploration of complex subjects such as politics, identity, and the human condition.
Johnson’s fiction has been published in Esquire, GQ, Playboy, Harper’s Magazine, Granta, Tin House, and The Best American Short Stories.
His novels and stories have been translated into more than thirty languages. He is also an ardent supporter of literacy and education. His essays and interviews have been published in many major literary magazines.
Book
Adam Johnson is a famous author who has published four novels so far. The novels written by him are often praised for their intelligence, insight into human nature and ability to blend different styles and genres.
Novel written by Adam Johnson
- Emporium (2002)
- Parasites Like Us (2003)
- The Orphan Master Son (2012)
- Fortune Smiles (2015)
Awards and Achievment
Adam Johnson is a creative writer who won many awards due to his creative articles. He is also a respected professor of creative writing at Stanford University. He is known for his unique and powerful writing style.
List of Adam Johnson’s awards:
- National Book Award for Fortune Smiles (2015)
- Pulitzer Prize for Fiction (2013)
- Dayton Literary Peace Prize (2013)
- California Book Award (2012)
- National Book Critics Circle Award Finalist (2012)
- Gina Bériault Literary Award (2010)
- National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship (2010)
- Whiting Award (2009)
- Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers Series (2003)
- Finalist for the New York Public Library’s Young Lions Award (2002)
- Amazon.com First Author of the Year (2002)
- Stegner Fellowship (1999–2001)
- Kingsbury Fellowship (2001)
- Swarthout Writing Award (1992)
Net worth
Adam Johnson’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million to $5 million. He is one of America’s famous writers. His work is published by various newspapers.
His main source of income is from the salary received from Stanford University and writing novels.
Johnson’s most successful novel is The Orphan Master Son, which has sold more than 1 million copies worldwide.
Personal Life
Adam Johnson was married to writer and editor Laura Moser. He has two children. He lives in San Francisco with own family.
According to Johnson, his wife and children are his biggest supporters. He does not hinder him in the art of writing. He also said that my children have taught me to see the world in a completely new way. They are very curious and not afraid to try new things.
