"Poet Amanda Gorman delivered her poem "The Hill We Climb" at the 2021 presidential inauguration, winning wide acclaim. Read about Gorman's early life, her children's and poetry books, and what she plans to do next"--

Young readers are introduced to Nikki Grimes, who gave her first poetry reading at the age of thirteen. Discover how she became an award-winning author.

The poet, Audre Lorde, depicts her life and examines the influence of various women on her development.

"Written by Dr. Bunmi Oyinsan, this is a fictionalized version of the life story of Phillis Wheatley, who was captured from the Senegambia area of West Africa. The story shows how in spite of being enslaved she grew up to be an accomplished poet." -- Cover.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades two through five, this title provides readers with basic information about Nikki Grimes"--

A brief biography of African American poet Amanda Gorman, discussing her childhood, education, and work as a poet and activist.

"Growing up with a mother suffering from paranoid schizophrenia and a mostly absent father, Nikki Grimes found herself terrorized by babysitters, shunted from foster family to foster family, and preyed upon by those she trusted. At the age of six, she poured her pain onto a piece of paper late one night - and discovered the magic and impact of writing. For many years, Nikki's notebooks were her most enduing companions. In this accessible and inspiring...