Nikki Grimes

Nikki Grimes
Born (1950-10-20) October 20, 1950
Harlem, New York, U.S.
OccupationWriter, artist
Period1977–present
GenreChildren's picture books and novels
Notable worksBronx Masquerade
Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope
Danitra Brown
Notable awardsCoretta Scott King Award (2002)
Children's Literature Legacy Award (2017)
Website
nikkigrimes.com

Nikki Grimes (born October 20, 1950) is an American author of books written for children and young adults, as well as a poet and journalist.