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Books by Nikki Grimes | Wonderlit

Books by Nikki Grimes

26 books · Ages 0–18

Known for the Dyamonde Daniel and Planet Middle School series, Nikki Grimes writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 0–18, alongside 20 standalone books, exploring themes of family & siblings, self-confidence & identity, love & family.

Series

Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel

Almost Zero

Dyamonde Daniel

2 books · Ages 7–10

Planet Middle School

Planet Middle School

1 book · Ages 10–14

Words with Wings

Words with Wings

1 book · Ages 8–12

Garvey's Choice

1 book · Ages 8–12

Meet Danitra Brown

1 book · Ages 7–10

Standalone Books

Cover of Something on My Mind

Something on My Mind

For the child who feels deeply but doesn't always have the words. This collection of poetry and portraits explores the i

Cover of Growin'

After the loss of her father, a young poet named Pump finds an unexpected spark of hope and friendship when she meets Ji

Cover of It's Raining Laughter

It's Raining Laughter

These joyful poems and photographs celebrate the everyday experiences and laughter of African American children growing

Cover of A Dime a Dozen

Twenty-eight honest poems explore the joys, pains, and determination required to chart your own path through the difficu

Cover of What is Goodbye?

What is Goodbye?

For the child navigating the complex waves of grief after losing a sibling. This moving collection of poems follows a br

Cover of The Road to Paris

The Road to Paris

Separated from her brother and placed with a new foster family, eight-year-old Paris must find the strength to trust aga

Cover of Dark Sons

Parallel poems bridge the distance between a modern Brooklyn teen and a biblical son as both struggle with abandonment a

Cover of Bedtime for Sweet Creatures

Bedtime for Sweet Creatures

For the parent whose little one uses every ounce of energy and imagination to delay sleep. A patient, poetic guide to th

Cover of Kamala Harris: Rooted in Justice

Kamala Harris: Rooted in Justice

For children discovering that their voice has power, this rhythmic biography shows how early activism can grow into a li

Cover of Playtime for Restless Rascals

Playtime for Restless Rascals

For the high-energy child who treats every room as a playground, this lyrical story celebrates active play while gently

Cover of Twenty-four Seconds from Now...

Twenty-four Seconds from Now...

For the teenager weighing the big decision of whether they are ready for physical intimacy and navigating the nerves tha

Cover of Welcome, Precious

Welcome, Precious

For parents looking to celebrate a newborn arrival with a soothing, poetic welcome to the world's many sensory wonders.

Cover of Poems in the Attic

Poems in the Attic

A dusty attic visit turns into a journey through time as a girl finds the poems her mother wrote long ago while travelin

Cover of Legacy: Women Poets of the Harlem Renaissance

Legacy: Women Poets of the Harlem Renaissance

Lines from Harlem Renaissance women poets are reborn in this collection of contemporary verse paired with bold, stylized

Cover of Chasing Freedom

Chasing Freedom

Harriet Tubman and Susan B. Anthony meet in an imagined 1904 conversation to reflect on their monumental fights for free

Cover of One Last Word

For the young person looking to find their voice by connecting with the past, this collection uses unique poetry to expl

Cover of Off to See the Sea

Off to See the Sea

For the child who resists the evening routine, this lyrical story turns a nightly bath into a splashing ocean voyage fil

Cover of Talkin' About Bessie: The Story of Aviator Elizabeth Coleman

Talkin' About Bessie: The Story of Aviator Elizabeth Coleman

For the child who needs to see that no dream is too high to reach. This tribute to aviator Bessie Coleman shows how grit

Cover of A Walk in the Woods

A Walk in the Woods

Guided by a map left by his late father, a boy wanders through the woods to find a hidden treasure that helps him proces

Cover of Ordinary Hazards

Ordinary Hazards

For the teenager navigating the weight of a difficult past, this memoir in verse offers a roadmap for turning pain into

By Age Range

Bedtime for Sweet Creatures

Playtime for Restless Rascals

Welcome, Precious

Something on My Mind

It's Raining Laughter

Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel

Something on My Mind

Growin'

It's Raining Laughter

Something on My Mind

Growin'

A Dime a Dozen

Common Themes

Family & Siblings Self-Confidence & Identity Love & Family African American Heritage Art & Creativity Writing & Storytelling Resilience & Perseverance Loneliness & Belonging

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Hey You! An Empowering Celebration of Growing Up Black

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Bingo Brown and the Language of Love

Bingo Brown and the Language of Love

Through My Eyes

Through My Eyes

First-Year Orientation

First-Year Orientation