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Notes from Nikki

Don't miss my monthly journal, updated on the first of each month.

Take a peek at News, too. There's always something interesting there. For instance, right now, I'm very excited about the news that Bronx Masquerade was #1 on Ingram's Bestseller List the week ending March 2nd. I'm smiling!

I've also updated my Wordsmithing 101 page. Check it out!

Bronx Masquerade

ReaderGirlz featured Bronx Masquerade for the entire month of February. It was a terrific experience, and I enjoyed talking with you! Thank you to ReaderGirlz and to everyone who stopped by to talk about my book.

I've received a number of requests for more information about
Bronx Masquerade. Read "Bronx Masquerade: an Insider's Perspective" for the answers to your questions.

Oh, Brother!

When two new stepbrothers have to share the same room, Xavier thinks that Chris is too perfect. So perfect, in fact, that Mami is paying more attention to Chris than to Xavier, and Xavier doesn’t like it one bit. He’s not sure he even likes Chris! Through poetry and understanding, Nikki Grimes creates a warm-hearted look at blended families through the eyes of a child. A good discussion-starter for storytime, the classroom, and your own family.

Check out the new teaching guide for Oh, Brother!

The Road to Paris — Coretta Scott King Author Honor 2007

Finding a place to call home can be tough. Paris Richmond finds that out in The Road to Paris. It's bad enough that she's bounced from one bad foster home to another. But this last time 'round, she was separated from her brother Malcolm—her best friend in the world. What's the new home like? How does Paris manage to survive without having her big brother to look out for her? There's only one way to find out.

Read an excerpt from this book ...

Paris has been honored with a Booklist Editors' Choice and 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing.

Please visit the website of Inspire Life Skills Training, which offers various forms of support to foster kids who have aged out of the system. Can you help?