Bronx Masquerade

Something on My Mind

What is Goodbye?

Stepping Out With Grandma Mac

Legacy: Women Poets of the Harlem Renaissance

One Last Word: Wisdom from the Harlem Renaissance

The Art of Breaking Things

Hey, Kiddo

In this memoir, Nikki Grimes shares her personal story of growing up as a young girl in a world that didn't always make sense. With a father who was a drug addict and a mother who was mentally ill, Nikki faced many challenges and dangers, but she also found solace in her imagination and her love of words. Through her experiences, Nikki learns to find the beauty in the ordinary and to appreciate the hazards that life has to offer. The memoir is a powerful and moving story of resilience and hope, and it is sure to inspire readers of all ages.

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Bronx Masquerade

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Something on My Mind

Nikki Grimes, 1992

What is Goodbye?

Nikki Grimes, Raúl Colón, 2004

Stepping Out With Grandma Mac

Nikki Grimes, Angelo, 2001

Legacy: Women Poets of the Harlem Renaissance

Nikki Grimes, 2021

One Last Word: Wisdom from the Harlem Renaissance

Nikki Grimes, 2017

The Art of Breaking Things

Laura Sibson, 2019

Hey, Kiddo

Jarrett J. Krosoczka, 2018