Nikki Grimes | |
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Born | Harlem, New York, U.S. | October 20, 1950
Occupation | Writer, artist |
Period | 1977–present |
Genre | Children's picture books and novels |
Notable works | Bronx Masquerade Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope Danitra Brown |
Notable awards | Coretta Scott King Award (2002) Children's Literature Legacy Award (2017) |
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Nikki Grimes (born October 20, 1950) is an American author of books written for children and young adults, as well as a poet and journalist.