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Growin'

Nikki Grimes

Paperback (Puffin Books, Jan. 1, 1995)

Pump thinks her world has ended when her father, the only person who believed in her poetry, suddenly dies. That is, until she meets Jim Jim.

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TALKIN' ABOUT BESSIE BY Grimes, Nikki

Nikki Grimes

Unknown Binding (Orchard, Nov. 1, 2002)

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Jazmin's Notebook

Nikki Grimes

Library Binding (Perfection Learning, Jan. 1, 2000)

Jazmin Shelby was born with clenched fists. But that's okay, because she's got a lot of fighting ahead of her. Her father died, her mother is in the hospital, and all Jazmin has left is her big sister, CeCe. But she's fine because she has her friends, big plans for the future, and a zest for life and laughter that's impossible to resist.

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Oh Bother! Someone's Baby-Sitting!

Nikki Grimes

Hardcover (Goldencraft, Aug. 1, 1991)

Convinced he is too big for a baby-sitter, Roo decides to do whatever he wants, instead of listening to Tigger

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Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel

Nikki Grimes

Audio CD (Full Cast Audio: OneVoice, July 15, 2010)

Dyamonde Daniel may be new in town, but that doesn't stop her from making a place for herself in a jiffy. With her can-do attitude and awesome brain power she takes the whole neighborhood by storm. The only thing puzzling her is the other new kid in her class. He's grouchy but Dyamonde's determined to get to the bottom of his attitude and make a friend.

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Danitra Brown, Class Clown

Nikki Grimes, E B Lewis

Hardcover (HarperCollins, July 26, 2005)

They may be best friends, but Zuri Jackson and Danitra Brown respond very differently to the start of school. For Zuri, there are so many things to ponder -- a new teacher who replaced the old one she liked so much, passing math, and worrying about her mother's health. But for Danitra, the only real deal is being true to herself, having fun, and supporting Zuri in any way she can.Multiple Coretta Scott King award winners Nikki Grimes and E. B. Lewis have poured their best into Danitra Brown, Class Clown. This third book starring Zuri and Danitra speaks to everyone who has faced the trials of a new school year.

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When Gorilla Goes Walking

Nikki Grimes

Hardcover (Orchard Books, May 1, 2007)

"When Gorilla goes walking, the neighbors laugh and stare at her tailless rump and her very proud air." Gorilla is an affectionate, jealous, lovable cat who constantly wants to play with Cecilia. Experience their unique relationship through Nikki Grimes's lyrical poetry and Shane Evans's vibrant art work. Readers will fall in love with Gorilla and wish they could bring her home with them!