Nikki Grimes
Poet, novelist, general word-nerd, gardener, photographer, foodie, film lover. My favorite people on the planet are children, which is why I write for them. Oh! And I'm a freak for roses, watercolor, and collage. Author of Ordinary Hazards, a memoir.
- One of the great pleasures of being 75 is that I no long embarrass easily. If I see a guy who is clearly a snack, not only will I tell him so, but I will look him straight in the eye when I do, and smile. I'm not going to do anything about it, mind you, but there is absolutely no shame in my game.
- I'm sorry, what? There's another addition to the series? That Dyamonde Daniel sure does get around!
- The book fair is almost here! Hope to see many of you this Saturday in chilly Philly. Your sunny faces will warm us all up! I'm especially looking forward to signing Stronger Than for the first time, along with illustrator E.B. Lewis. Sweet!
- It's a wrap! My co-author Stacy Wells, enjoyed a full house at the Texas launch of Stronger Than. Next I head to Philly where illustrator E. B. Lewis and I will sign copies at the African American Children’s Book Fair. Hope to see some of you. I’ll need your sunny smiles to warm me up! Brrrrrrr.
- Neighborhood House:125 years as a welcoming presence for refugees, immigrants & others in transition and in crisis. A full-service hub meeting basic needs from food to housing and beyond. give.neighborhoodhousemn.org/give/356809?...
- Lisa Von Drasek You may have heard that our American Indian neighbors are being attacked, they are suffering (again) www.instagram.com/p/DTYw1qdD3f...
- ICE continually terrorizes Hola Arepa. You can donate to south Minneapolis restaurant Hola Arepa to help with groceries and necessities for their team, plus extra support for the staff during closures. www.instagram.com/p/DT8Yk6wgM9...
- Immigrant Law Center www.ilcm.org/donate/
- Alex Pretti was murdered on EAT street. Those restaurants are hurting. Buy gift cards. Eat Street Restaurants with Online Gift Card Options. beyondbeurreblanc.substack.com/.../support-....
