Nikki Grimes

Oct 10, 2023 | familyfiction.com | Nikki Grimes

Lullaby for the KingNikki GrimesBeaming BooksGenres: Children’s, ChristmasRelease Date: October 10, 2023ISBN-10: ‎1506485626ISBN-13: ‎978-1506485621Book Summary:The caravan traveled through wilderness, uphill and down, for hours that spun into days. Then at last, glittering diamond-bright, Bethlehem appeared through the haze. With glittering poetry and stunning watercolor artwork, Lullaby for the King ushers readers into the awe and wonder of the Christmas story.

Aug 17, 2023 | bookshop.org | Nikki Grimes |Jerry Pinkney |Brian Pinkney

(Author) (Illustrator) (Illustrator) & 1 more FORMAT Hardcover$18.99$17.66(English) Pre-Order   Ships Sep 12, 2023 Buy new or used from an indie through our partner Biblio: Price Condition Seller In this moving account of loss, a boy takes a walk in the woods and makes a discovery that changes his understanding of his father. A week after the funeralI stare in the morning mirrorAngry that my father's eyes Stare back at me.

Jun 28, 2023 | hbook.com | Amina Luqman-Dawson |George Brown |Edith Campbell |Nikki Grimes

Clearly, I’m a very fortunate person. I’m blessed. I’ll never forget, and I’ll be forever grateful for, the phone call I received from the Coretta Scott King Book Awards Jury. As any writer in this room would understand, Freewater was like my baby. So, the moment you know your baby has found its way in the world cannot be forgotten. Of course, we all know it takes a village. I’ve had some amazing people along for the ride.

Jun 21, 2023 | kirkusreviews.com | Nikki Grimes |Jerry Pinkney |Brian Pinkney |Frank Morrison

Readers will agree that “Melba Doretta Liston was something special.” (Picture book. 4-8) Bewitched by the rhythms of jazz all around her in Depression-era Kansas City, little Melba Doretta Liston longs to make music in this fictional account of a little-known jazz great. Picking up the trombone at 7, the little girl teaches herself to play with the support of her Grandpa John and Momma Lucille, performing on the radio at 8 and touring as a pro at just 17.

Apr 28, 2023 | diverseverse.com | Nadine Pinede |Anne Spencer |Nikki Grimes

How perfect that National Poetry Month in the US is in April, just like Earth Month. Slow down. Pay attention. Everything is connected. I chose this poem because it does all that, and more. It’s a potent love note to the earth, and all the good things in it that make poetry.