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Nikki Grimes is an American author of books written for children and young adults, as well as a poet and journalist. Grimes was born in Harlem, New York.In a conversation with a Reading is Fundamental interviewer, Ms. Grimes stated "Books were my survival tools. They were how I got by, and how I coped with things. Books carried me away." As an author whose work appeals to readers of all ages, her poetry and books help carry her readers away.

She has been a guest lecturer at international schools in Sweden, Tanzania, China, and Russia. She has written articles for magazines such as Today's Christian Woman and Essence. Her interests and talents are diverse and include photography, fiber art, and beading.

Grimes currently resides in Corona, California and continues to write poetry and books for children and young adults. She is on the board of directors for the National Children's Book and Literacy Alliance. Her work has earned her honors and recognition from a number of prestigious organizations.

Her novel Bronx Masquerade was named the Coretta Scott King Award book in 2002. The Coretta Scott King Award is "given to African American authors and illustrators for outstanding inspirational and educational contributions."

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Total Books: 178
Bronx Masquerade
2017 - Bronx Masquerade (Paperback)Paperback, Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
ISBN-13: 9780425289761
ISBN-10: 0425289761
Genre: Teen & Young Adult
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Garvey's Choice
2016 - Garvey's Choice (Hardcover)Paperback
ISBN-13: 9781629797403
ISBN-10: 1629797405
Genre: Children's Books
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When Gorilla Goes Walking
2007 - When Gorilla Goes Walking (Hardcover)Paperback
ISBN-13: 9780439317702
ISBN-10: 0439317703
Genre: Children's Books
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The Road to Paris
2006 - The Road to Paris [Coretta Scott King Author Honor Books] (Hardcover)
ISBN-13: 9780399245374
ISBN-10: 0399245375
Genre: Children's Books
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
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Bronx Masquerade
2003 - Bronx Masquerade (Paperback)Paperback, Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
ISBN-13: 9780142501894
ISBN-10: 0142501891
Genres: Literature & Fiction, Teen & Young Adult
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
 9

Hopscotch Love A Family Treasury of Love Poems
2000 - Hopscotch Love a Family Treasury of Love Poems (Paperback)Hardcover
ISBN-13: 9780439158121
ISBN-10: 0439158125
Genre: Literature & Fiction
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
 3

Jazmin's Notebook
2000 - Jazmin's Notebook (Paperback)Hardcover
ISBN-13: 9780141307022
ISBN-10: 0141307021
Genres: Children's Books, Reference
  • Currently 3.3/5 Stars.
 3

Meet Danitra Brown
1997 - Meet Danitra Brown (Paperback)Paperback, Hardcover
ISBN-13: 9780688154714
ISBN-10: 0688154719
Genre: Children's Books
  • Currently 4.5/5 Stars.
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Walt Disney's Cinderella
1993 - Walt Disney's Cinderella [A Golden Look-Look Book] (Paperback)Hardcover
ISBN-13: 9780307126849
ISBN-10: 0307126846
Genre: Children's Books
  • Currently 2.7/5 Stars.
 3

Oh Bother Someone's BabySitting
1991 - Oh Bother Someone's Babysitting [Golden Look-Look Book] (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9780307126344
ISBN-10: 030712634X
Genre: Children's Books
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
 8

Oh Bother Someone's Fighting
1991 - Oh Bother Someone's Fighting (Paperback)Hardcover
ISBN-13: 9780307126351
ISBN-10: 0307126358
Genre: Children's Books
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
 18

Walt Disney's Pinocchio
Walt Disney's Pinocchio (Hardcover)
ISBN-13: 9780307101891
ISBN-10: 0307101894
  • Currently 4.5/5 Stars.
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