Grimes, Nikki

A collection of poems by Nikki Grimes in which a child learns about prayer from his father, whose prayers carry the family through each day.

A biography of the woman who became the first licensed African American pilot.

A group of high school students grow in understanding of each other's challenges and forge unexpected connections as they prepare for a boys versus girls poetry slam. Includes author's note about foster home care.

In this story inspired by the 121st Psalm, fearful Jordan and class bully Tanya become unlikely allies and, ultimately, friends.

"While studying the Harlem Renaissance, students at a Bronx high school read aloud poems they've written, revealing their innermost thoughts and fears to their formerly clueless classmates"--Provided by publisher.

Dyamonde Daniels, having noticed a change in Damaris's eating habits, tries to figure out a way to show Damaris that she is perfect just the way she is and should not let what other people say about people's weight negatively affect her.

Dyamonde, longing for a pair of red high-top sneakers, is persuaded by a classmate that it is her mother's job to give her what she needs, and she learns an important lesson when she tries that argument on her mom who responds by literally giving Dyamonde only what she needs.

A group of high school students grow in understanding of each other's challenges and forge unexpected connections as they prepare for a boys versus girls poetry slam. Includes author's note about foster home care.

"Takes the words of Psalm 121 and...transforms them into a series of "golden shovel" poems about friendship, compassion, and faith"--Dust jacket.