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Birth
Born in New York City -
Began poetry writing
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Editor of a school magazine
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Graduated Highschool
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Began writing young adult books
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Published first book, "Meet Danitra Brown"
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Won Coretta Scott King Award for "Bronx Masquerade"
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Received honor from Women Writers Hall of Fame
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Named National Council for Teachers of English Award for Excellence in Poetry recipient
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Released "Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope"
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Nicknamed "Literary Midwife" by Kwame Alexander
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"Chasing Freedom" is published
