Nikki Grimes

Recounts, in a series of poems and letters, Danitra's summer at her aunt's house in the country and her best friend Zuri's summer at home in town.

Poems and haiku verses provides glimpses of life in the city.

A poetic story inspired by Psalm 121. Jordan lives in fear of Tanya, the class bully. But Tanya has worries of her own, no matter how much she tries to ignore them. It seems impossible that Jordan and Tanya could be anything other than enemies, but the Lord is watching over them, guiding each of them along a path that might just help them to understand one another.

With the help of best friend Danitra, Zuri faces her fears about starting a new school year in this story told in a series of rhyming poems.

A retelling of the Biblical creation story with Jesus helping God with the creation of all the world, the animals and of Adam and Eve, and finally resting on the seventh day.

Though mistreated by her family, Cinderella manages to get to the prince's ball with the help of her fairy godmother and to inspire the prince's undying love.

A collection of poems about an African-American girl growing up in New York.

Thirteen prayers the author might have prayed as a child, prayers concerning the hopes, fears, longings and ordinary, everyday concerns touching a child's life.

A collection of poems about children growing up, illustrated with photographs of African American children.

A collection of poems describes Aneesa Lee's activities as she prepares materials for weaving and works the loom before marveling at the beauty and meaning of her handicraft.