October 22, 2008
Interview with Nikki Grimes
By Brad Dupray New York Times best-selling author Nikki Grimes is nationally renowned for her children”s works and poetry. Nikki was the recipient of the 2006 National Council of Teachers of English Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children. Her distinguished works include the American Library Association Notable Book What is Goodbye?, the Coretta Scott King Honor Books Jazmin”s Notebook, Dark Sons, and The Road to Paris, as well as The Coretta Scott King Award winner Bronx Masquerade. Additionally, she is the creator of the popular Danitra Brown series of children”s books. At press time, her book Barack Obama: Son
