Grimes, Nikki

Jayden expects to see nothing but brown his first morning in New Mexico, but after being surprised by colorful rocks, flowers, birds, and animals, he wonders if this place could become home.

"This is the story of how Senator Kamala Harris grew from her roots in justice to become the inspiring figure she is"--Provided by publisher.

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.

"A beloved and very sleepy little boy resists his mother's efforts to put him to bed"--Provided by publisher.

A little girl introduces her best friend through a collection of thirteen poems.

Full-color illustrations and easy-to-follow text presents a narrative description of the life of President Barack Obama, beginning with his childhood in Hawaii, his family, his education, and professional achievements.

A series of poems describes all the baffling changes at home and at school in twelve-year-old Joylin's transition from tomboy basketball player to not-quite-girly girl.

Presents a narrative description of the life of President Barack Obama, beginning with his childhood in Hawaii, his family, his education, and professional achievements.

Presents an illustrated collection of poems about growing up by award-winning author Nikki Grimes.