Nikki Grimes

By quinnc223
  • Birth

    Birth

    Born in New York City
  • Began poetry writing

    Began poetry writing

  • Editor of a school magazine

    Editor of a school magazine

  • Graduated Highschool

    Graduated Highschool

  • Began writing young adult books

    Began writing young adult books

  • Published first book, "Meet Danitra Brown"

    Published first book, "Meet Danitra Brown"

  • Won Coretta Scott King Award for "Bronx Masquerade"

    Won Coretta Scott King Award for "Bronx Masquerade"

  • Received honor from Women Writers Hall of Fame

    Received honor from Women Writers Hall of Fame

  • Named National Council for Teachers of English Award for Excellence in Poetry recipient

    Named National Council for Teachers of English Award for Excellence in Poetry recipient

  • Released "Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope"

    Released "Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope"

  • Nicknamed "Literary Midwife" by Kwame Alexander

    Nicknamed "Literary Midwife" by Kwame Alexander

  • "Chasing Freedom" is published

    "Chasing Freedom" is published