Quote of the day
The United States form a young republic, a confederacy which ought ever to be cemented by a union of interests and affection, under the influence of those principles which obtained their independence.
Nikki Grimes
Born: October 20, 1950 (age 74)
Bio: Nikki Grimes is an American author of books written for children and young adults, as well as a poet and journalist.
Known for:
- Bronx Masquerade (2002)
- Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel (2009)
- Meet Danitra Brown (1994)
- Words with Wings (2013)
- The road to Paris (2006)