Nikki Grimes
YA Author
Nikki Grimes is a
New York Times bestselling author and the recipient of the 2017 Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal, the 2016 Virginia Hamilton Literary Award, and the 2006 NCTE Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children. Her distinguished works include the much-honored books
Garvey's Choice, ALA Notable book
What is Goodbye?, Coretta Scott King Award winner
Bronx Masquerade, and Coretta Scott King Author Honor books
Jazmin's Notebook, Talkin' About Bessie, Dark Sons,
Words with Wings, and
The Road to Paris. Creator of the popular
Meet Danitra Brown, Ms. Grimes lives in Corona, California. Visit her at
www.nikkigrimes.com.