Oh, Brother!

Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope

Kamala Harris: Rooted in Justice

Chasing Freedom: The Life Journeys of Harriet Tubman and Susan B. Anthony, Inspired by Historical Facts

Just For You!: A Day With Daddy

Something on My Mind

What is Goodbye?

Stepping Out With Grandma Mac

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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Oh, Brother!

Nikki Grimes, Mike Benny, 2007

Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope

Bryan Collier, Nikki Grimes, 2008

Kamala Harris: Rooted in Justice

Nikki Grimes, Laura Freeman, 2020

Chasing Freedom: The Life Journeys of Harriet Tubman and Susan B. Anthony, Inspired by Historical Facts

Nikki Grimes, Michele Wood, 2015

Just For You!: A Day With Daddy

Nikki Grimes, Nicole Tadgell, 2004

Something on My Mind

Nikki Grimes, 1992

What is Goodbye?

Nikki Grimes, Raúl Colón, 2004

Stepping Out With Grandma Mac

Nikki Grimes, Angelo, 2001