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Birth in Harlan, Iowa

January 20, 1960

Katherine Irenae Johnson is born in Harlan, Iowa, to Paul and Margaret Johnson. Her early life in the Midwest, surrounded by family and nature, would later influence her writing, particularly her exploration of small-town life and the complexities of human relationships.

Graduation from St. Olaf College

1982

Johnson graduates from St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota. While the exact nature of her studies is not universally highlighted, this marks an important step in her academic journey and lays the groundwork for her future intellectual pursuits and career trajectory.

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Award-winning short stories and novels in the fantasy and science fiction genres, including "The Man Who Bridged the Mist," "26 Monkeys, Also the Abyss," "The Dream-Quest of Vellitt Boe," and "At the Mouth of the River of Bees.".

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20 January, 1960

Katherine Irenae Johnson, who later became known as Kij Johnson, was born in Harlan, Iowa, U.S. This date marks the beginning of her life and subsequent career as a notable American writer of fantasy and professor of English.

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