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A Little Bit Super
Gary D. Schmidt, Leah Henderson, Pablo Cartaya, Nikki Grimes, Jarrett J. Krosoczka, …
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Award-winning author Nikki Grimes's beloved novel in verse Garvey's
Choice is now a graphic novel, imaginatively and dramatically
illustrated by Little Shaq artist Theodore Taylor III. Garvey's
father has always wanted Garvey to be athletic, but Garvey is
interested in astronomy, science fiction, reading-anything but
sports. Feeling like a failure, he comforts himself with food.
Garvey is kind, funny, smart, a loyal friend, and he is also
overweight, teased by bullies, and lonely. When his only friend
encourages him to join the school chorus, Garvey's life changes.
The chorus finds a new soloist in Garvey, and through chorus,
Garvey finds a way to accept himself and a way to finally reach his
distant father-by speaking the language of music instead of the
language of sports. Garvey's Choice was a School Library Journal
Best Book, a Kirkus Reviews Best Book, a Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry
Award Honor Book, and a Paterson Prize for Books for Young People
Honor Book. With Theodore Taylor III's full-color illustrations,
this graphic novel edition is enthralling and inspiring.
In her own voice, acclaimed author and poet Nikki Grimes explores
the truth of a harrowing childhood in a compelling and moving
memoir in verse. Growing up with a mother suffering from paranoid
schizophrenia and a mostly absent father, Nikki Grimes found
herself terrorized by babysitters, shunted from foster family to
foster family, and preyed upon by those she trusted. At the age of
six, she poured her pain onto a piece of paper late one night - and
discovered the magic and impact of writing. For many years, Nikki's
notebooks were her most enduing companions. In this accessible and
inspiring memoir that will resonate with young readers and adults
alike, Nikki shows how the power of those words helped her conquer
the hazards - ordinary and extraordinary - of her life.
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A Walk in the Woods (Hardcover)
Nikki Grimes; Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney, Brian Pinkney
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In this Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book, Children's Literature
Legacy Award-winner Nikki Grimes explores though her celebrated
poetry how a supportive teacher can be the key to unlocking a
dreamer's imaginative power through creative writing. Gabby's world
is filled with daydreams. However, what began as an escape from her
parents' arguments has now taken over her life. But with the help
of a new teacher, 'Gabby the dreamer' might just become 'Gabby the
writer' and the words that once carried her away might allow her to
soar. Written in vivid, accessible poems, this remarkable verse
novel is a celebration of imagination, of friendship, of one girl's
indomitable spirit, and of a teacher's ability to reach out and
change a life. Coretta Scott King Author Honor book NCTE Notable
Children's Books in the English Language Arts Kirkus Reviews Best
Book
New York Times bestselling author and poet Nikki Grimes explains,
"A study of scripture reveals that Jesus spent a lot of time with
people in the margins. As an African American, I live in the
margins, and I can tell you that it's a place most of us would
rather not be. And yet, I know there is always glory to be found in
the margins because of the Lord's presence in, and with us. As Poet
Laureate of my Grace Brethren Church in Southern California, it's
my job to distill the heart of the weekly sermon into a poem. I
dive into each week's chosen scripture, viewing it from my own
perspective as Black, as woman, as poet, always a little left of
center, and looking for the glory to be found in the margins of
life, and of the text. Of course, those of us who live in the
margins are not what anyone expects, and the very notion that God
might speak through us, through me, may seem a bit wild. But he
does. 'I will pour out my spirit on all flesh,' said the Lord.
God's busy in the hearts of all who call on him." Glory in the
Margins is published under Paraclete Press's Iron Pen imprint. In
the book of Job, a suffering man pours out his anguish to his
Maker. From the depths of his pain, he reveals a trust in God's
goodness that is stronger than his despair, giving humanity some of
the most beautiful and poetic verses of all time. Paraclete's Iron
Pen imprint is inspired by this spirit of unvarnished honesty and
tenacious hope.
Kirkus ReviewsBest Book of the Year School Library JournalBest Book
of the Year This emotionally resonant novel in verse by
award-winning author Nikki Grimes celebrates choosing to be true to
yourself. Garvey's father has always wanted Garvey to be athletic,
but Garvey is interested in astronomy, science fiction,
reading-anything but sports. Feeling like a failure, he comforts
himself with food. Garvey is kind, funny, smart, a loyal friend,
and he is also overweight, teased by bullies, and lonely. When his
only friend encourages him to join the school chorus, Garvey's life
changes. The chorus finds a new soloist in Garvey, and through
chorus, Garvey finds a way to accept himself, and a way to finally
reach his distant father-by speaking the language of music instead
of the language of sports.
Renowned author and poet Nikki Grimes succinctly captures a
childhood filled with both tragedy and courage and invites readers
to join her as she seeks the truth of her past in this powerful
memoir. Growing up with a mother suffering from paranoid
schizophrenia and a mostly absent father, Nikki Grimes found
herself terrorized by babysitters, shunted from foster family to
foster family, and preyed upon by her mother's second husband. At
the age of six, she poured her pain onto a piece of paper late one
night - and discovered the magic of writing. Through subsequent
years, her notebooks were her most enduring companions. In this
remarkable memoir told in both poetry and prose, Grimes explores
her harrowing past, showing how the power of words helped her
conquer the hazards - ordinary and extraordinary - of life.
Discover the incredible story of a young daughter of immigrants who
would grow up to be the first woman, first Black person, and first
South Asian American ever elected Vice President of the United
States in this moving picture book biography of Kamala Harris. When
Kamala Harris was young, she often accompanied her parents to civil
rights marches-so many, in fact, that when her mother asked a
frustrated Kamala what she wanted, the young girl responded with:
"Freedom!" As Kamala grew from a small girl in Oakland to a senator
running for president, it was this long-fostered belief in freedom
and justice for all people that shaped her into the inspiring
figure she is today. From fighting for the use of a soccer field in
middle school to fighting for the people of her home state in
Congress, Senator Harris used her voice to speak up for what she
believed in and for those who were otherwise unheard. And now this
dedication has led her all the way to being elected Vice President
of the United States. Told in Nikki Grimes's stunning verse and
featuring gorgeous illustrations by Laura Freeman, this picture
book biography brings to life a story that shows all young people
that the American dream can belong to all of us if we fight for one
another.
Dyamonde Daniel may be new in town, but that doesn't stop her from
making a place for herself in a jiffy. With her can-do attitude and
awesome brain power she takes the whole neighborhood by storm. The
only thing puzzling her is the other new kid in her class. He's
grouchy - but Dyamonde's determined to get to the bottom of his
attitude and make a friend.
From Children's Literature Legacy Award winner Nikki Grimes and
highly-acclaimed illustrator Wendell Minor comes a stunning picture
book about the beauty of the natural world and finding a new place
to call home. The beauty of the natural world is just waiting to be
discovered . . . When Jayden touches down in New Mexico, he's
uncertain how this place could ever be home. But if he takes a walk
outside, he just might find something glorious. Flowers in bright
shades . . . Birds and lizards and turtles, all with a story to
tell . . . Red rock pillars towering in the distance . . .
Turquoise sky as far as the eye can see . . . Perhaps this place
could be home after all. Gorgeously poetic and visually stunning,
this story from acclaimed creators Nikki Grimes and Wendell Minor
celebrates the beauty of the Southwest as a young boy sees it for
the very first time. Acclaim for One Last Word A Boston Globe-Horn
Book Honor Winner A New York Times Editor's Choice
This spirited collection of poems introduces young readers to
Danitra Brown, the most splendiferous girl in town, and her best
friend, Zuri Jackson. "The poignant text and lovely pictures are an
excellent collaboration, resulting in a look at touching moments of
universal appeal."--School Library Journal.
"Garvey in the Dark is more than a beautifully crafted novel in
verse. It's a story that faces news headlines and captures the wild
emotional roller coaster of the COVID-19 pandemic with honesty and
courage. A must-read for young people who lived through the early
days of the outbreak as well as those who will be curious about it
in years to come." -Kate Messner, New York Times bestselling author
"With deceptive simplicity, Grimes captures characters and emotions
by wielding a poetic form-the tanka-with superb and superhuman
strength, and the result is a beautiful and brilliant book about
how faith, grace, and familial love can help us triumph over
adversity..." -Padma Venkatraman, Walter Award-winning author of
The Bridge Home Capturing the shock and impact of the COVID-19
pandemic through the eyes of Garvey, a beloved character, Nikki
Grimes's newest novel in verse shows readers how to find hope in
difficult times. Garvey's finally happy-he's feeling close to his
father through their shared love of music, bullies are no longer
tormenting him, and his best friends Manny and Joe are by his side.
But when the schools, stores, and restaurants close because people
are getting sick, Garvey's improved life goes into lockdown as
well. And when Garvey's father gets sick, Garvey must find a way to
use his newfound musical skills to bring hope to both his father
and himself. Moving, powerful, and beautifully told, this
remarkable novel shows readers how even small acts have large
reverberations, how every person can make a difference in this
world, and how-even in the most difficult times-there are ways to
reach for hope and healing. Nikki Grimes is a New York Times
bestselling author who has won the ALAN Award for outstanding
contributions to young adult literature, the Children's Literature
Legacy Award, the Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement,
and NCTE Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children. She has also
received several ALSC Notables, a Coretta Scott King Author Award,
Coretta Scott King Author Honors, Boston Globe-Horn Book Honors, a
Printz Honor, and a Sibert Honor.
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Nikki Grimes; Illustrated by Bryan Collier
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Jordan lives in fear of Tanya, the class bully. But Tanya has
worries of her own, no matter how much she tries to ignore them. It
seems impossible that Jordan and Tanya could be anything other than
enemies, but the Lord is watching over them, guiding each of them
along a path that might just help help them to understand one
another. Nikki Grimes takes the words of a comforting psalm and
masterfully transforms them into a tale of compassion, friendship
and faith. Coupled with artwork from Bryan Collier, this heartfelt
story is one that readers will treasure.
Dyamonde Daniel may be new in town, but that doesn't stop her from
making a place for herself in a jiffy. With her can-do attitude and
awesome brain power she takes the whole neighborhood by storm. The
only thing puzzling her is the other new kid in her class. He's
awfully grouchy - but Dyamonde's determined to get to the bottom of
his frowning attitude and make a friend. Readers will fall in love
with Dyamonde Daniel, the spirited star of a new series by Nikki
Grimes. With her upbeat, take-charge attitude, Dyamonde is a
character to cheer for - and the fun, accessible storytelling will
hook kids from the first page.
The #1 "New York Times" bestselling picture-book biography of
President Barack Obama is now in paperback.
Ever since Barack Obama was young, Hope has lived inside him. From
the beaches of Hawaii to the streets of Chicago, from the jungles
of Indonesia to the plains of Kenya, he has held on to Hope. Even
as a boy, Barack knew he wasn't quite like anybody else, but
through his journeys he found the ability to listen to Hope and
become what he was meant to be: a bridge to bring people together.
This is the moving story of our 44th President, told by Nikki
Grimes and illustrated by Bryan Collier, both winners of the
Coretta Scott King Award. Barack Obama has motivated Americans to
believe with him, to believe that every one of us has the power to
change ourselves and change our world.
The beloved and award-winning novel now available in a new format with a great new cover!
When Wesley Boone writes a poem for his high school English class, some of his classmates clamor to read their poems aloud too. Soon they're having weekly poetry sessions and, one by one, the eighteen students are opening up and taking on the risky challenge of self-revelation. There's Lupe Alvarin, desperate to have a baby so she will feel loved. Raynard Patterson, hiding a secret behind his silence. Porscha Johnson, needing an outlet for her anger after her mother OD's. Through the poetry they share and narratives in which they reveal their most intimate thoughts about themselves and one another, their words and lives show what lies beneath the skin, behind the eyes, beyond the masquerade.
Dyamonde Daniel is excited about the local library's poetry
contest, and so is her friend Free. The prize is one hundred
dollars?just think what they could buy with that much money But
when they find out that Damaris, one of their classmates, has been
living in a homeless shelter, their ideas about what it means to be
rich or poor start to change. And when they get to know Damaris,
they realize the one who could use the prize money the most also
happens to be the best poet in class.
In this fantastic follow-up to "Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel,"
Nikki Grimes tackles big issues like homelessness in a sensitive,
kid-friendly way. Dymonde's can-do attitude and lively spirit will
endear her to readers.
They may be best friends, but Zuri Jackson and Danitra Brown
respond very differently to the start of school. For Zuri, there
are so many things to ponder -- a new teacher who replaced the old
one she liked so much, passing math, and worrying about her
mother's health. But for Danitra, the only real deal is being true
to herself, having fun, and supporting Zuri in any way she can.
Multiple Coretta Scott King award winners Nikki Grimes and E. B.
Lewis have poured their best into Danitra Brown, Class Clown. This
third book starring Zuri and Danitra speaks to everyone who has
faced the trials of a new school year.
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