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“I'm an artist...The difference is that I don't tell anybody. I refuse to give them new reasons to laugh at me.”

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Nikki Grimes
Nikki Grimes

Nikki Grimes is an accomplished American children's literature author, born on October 20, 1950. Her works, characterized by their poetry and storytelling, showcase rich imagination and profound emotion. Grimes has received numerous awards for her contributions to children's literature, and her books are highly cherished by young readers. more

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