Nikki Grimes

1 series 4 books in order

Nikki Grimes is the award-winning, New York Times bestselling author of dozens of children’s and young adult books as well as a poet and journalist. Among the many accolades she has received are the Golden Dolphin Award (2005),the NCTE Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children (2006), the Coretta Scott King Award (2003) for Bronx Masquerade, and the Horace Mann Upstanders Award (2011) for Almost Zero: A Dyamonde Daniel Book. Additionally, her book Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope (illustrated by Bryan Collier) was a New York Times bestseller, and she was acknowledged as an NAACP Image Award Finalist in 1993 for her book Malcolm X: a Force for Change. Her books Meet Danitra Brown (illustrated by Floyd Cooper), Jazmin's Notebook, Talkin' About Bessie (illustrated by E.B. Lewis), Dark Sons, The Road to Paris, and Words with Wings were each awarded Coretta Scott King Honors. Visit her online at www.nikkigrimes.com.

Known for: A Dyamonde Daniel Book

Series by Nikki Grimes

A Dyamonde Daniel Book

4 books in order · 2009–2012

Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel

2010 · Nikki Grimes

"Dyamonde, a third grader, has "wild-crazy hair," is "skinnier than half a toothpick" and is more than equal to the challenge of entering the crowded…
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Rich: a Dyamonde Daniel Book

2009 · Nikki Grimes

Dyamonde Daniel is excited about the local library?s poetry contest, and so is her friend Free. The prize is one hundred dollars?just think what they…
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Almost Zero

2010 · Nikki Grimes

Dyamonde really wants red high-top sneakers. Too bad they're so expensive! A classmate tells her it's her mom's job to give her what she needs, but…
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Halfway to Perfect

2012 · Nikki Grimes

Dyamonde knows it's what's on the inside that counts! Dyamonde loves eating her mom's pancakes. Free loves eating . . . period. But lately Damaris…
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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Nikki Grimes written?

We list 4 books by Nikki Grimes across 1 series, published between 2009–2012 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Nikki Grimes's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

Where can I buy Nikki Grimes's books?

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