Kevin Johnson (aka “Captain Create”) is a proud Temple University alumnus, who grew up just south of Philadelphia, PA. There, he spent his childhood seeking adventure with friends, watching movies, reading comics, and falling in love with the magic of storytelling.
Kevin is the author of the critically-acclaimed picture book CAPE along with an upcoming unannounced graphic novel. As the adopted son of two lifelong educators, Kevin dedicates his focus and energy to helping children embrace the power of imagination and storytelling.
As an author, he believes children should have access to a wide spectrum of literature and the creative arts. He writes with the intention of helping reluctant readers and underrepresented children “see themselves on the page.”
When he isn’t writing, he’s visiting schools, libraries, and book festivals or traveling in search of inspiration for his next book.
“This was a great event! Kevin was so open and engaging and the kids really took to him. The children really enjoyed the entire program, telling branch librarians how much they loved it. One parent logged in from home said the book was gorgeous and she would be ordering it for her child. Kevin was everything you’d want ina presenter talking about a tough topic. He spoke from his own experience, and was incredibly kind and thoughtful when kids brought up their own experiences with death.” — New York Public Library, 2023
