Julian Houston

About the Author

Julian Houston is a distinguished author and former judge whose literary works draw deeply from personal experiences and historical truths to illuminate the complexities of race, identity, and resilience in America. Born and raised in the South, Houston attended a prestigious Connecticut boarding school in the 1950s as one of the first African American students, an experience that profoundly shaped his storytelling. His debut novel, New Boy: A Powerful YA Novel of Isolation and Identity―The First African American Student at a 1950s Connecticut Boarding School, captures the triumphs and tribulations of navigating elite white institutions amid segregation, earning acclaim for its poignant authenticity and emotional depth. With a career spanning law, education, and writing, Houston continues to advocate for social justice through narratives that bridge generations and foster empathy.