Comments for Nikki Grimes

Comment on Owning Our Words by Kristina Stem

Kristina Stem — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:48:56 +0000

Thank you! Thank you for sharing your story and your work with the world!

Comment on The Chick-Fil‑A Fiasco by William

William — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:24:01 +0000

Nice Information.

Comment on Dark Sons by Rose

Rose — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 22:10:07 +0000

Quite an amazing novel- I hope to read more of your books in the future!

Comment on The Writing Process Blog Tour by David

David — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 21:07:44 +0000

Wow, amazing to hear your process. I might try writing out of sequense, too. Maybe I’ll write the end first, the middle part seconds, and save the beginning until last. How cool to think dfferently.

Comment on Dark Sons by Mo Lecster

Mo Lecster — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 16:21:26 +0000

This is a very emotional, sad, inspiring, but true story. 🤠

Comment on Aneesa Lee and the Weaver’s Gift by Mary Nix Hollowell

Mary Nix Hollowell — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 16:20:29 +0000

Thank you, Nikki Grimes & Ashley Bryan, for Aneesa Lee and the Weaver’s Gift! I have had the privilege of weaving Scottish plaid and it is indeed joyful.

Comment on Lessons from Charleston by Belinda Strebel

Belinda Strebel — Wed, 12 Oct 2016 19:51:55 +0000

Dear Mrs. Grimes,

I wanted to tell you about the Open Mic Wednesday that happened in my classroom today!! I started my year off by having my 7th graders read aloud your book Bronx Masquerade. Each kid took to the spotlight and read one of the character’s parts, and then we talked about identity and boxes and stereotypes and really seeing people who we think we already knew. I challenged them to take inspiration from your poems and write their own. I challenged them to show their vulnerable side, and so many of them did! I would love to share some of their poems with you; I think you would be proud of how your poetry inspired many of my kids to be brave, to think differently and to see people outside the boxes. Thank you for your book, your poetry and for wanting people to see one another.

Sincerely,
Belinda

Comment on The Problem with Poetry by Sedosa

Sedosa — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 18:14:53 +0000

THANK YOU for sharing this information… long overdue!!!!

Comment on Lessons from Charleston by Nikki Grimes

Nikki Grimes — Sun, 15 Nov 2015 15:30:02 +0000

In reply to Matt Forrest Esenwine. So glad you found, this, Matt. Empathy is a message we all need to spread. Thanks for being part of the solution.

Comment on Lessons from Charleston by Matt Forrest Esenwine

Matt Forrest Esenwine — Fri, 13 Nov 2015 18:02:06 +0000

Just came across this post, Nikki, and I hope others will take heed. When we behave as if our actions have no consequences — or that whatever we do is just — we are doomed. It’s unfortunate that our society has gotten to this point. I just saw a video of a black student beating up his white teacher, and everyone in the class was just watching, doing nothing…and I could not comprehend what was (or was NOT) going through their minds. Empathy stretches beyond race, status, religion…and you’re right, more people should be practicing it!