Nikki Grimes
Award-winning poet Nikki Grimes gave a reading of her poetry on Thursday, April 20, including excerpts from her newest book Thanks a Million.
She read from What is Goodbye?, a collection of poems that alternate between a brother and sister dealing with the death of their older brother, Talkin' about Bessie : the story of aviator Bessie Coleman, Dark Sons, a 2006 Coretta Scott King author honor book, and Tai chi morning : snapshots of China, in which we learned how "poetry opens windows to other cultures."
She signed autograghs and talked with attendees after the event.
Some people left with lots of goodies!
For more information on Grimes and her poetry, visit her website.
Comments
Nikki Grimes was so personable. Before the reading she sat with me as we laughed together and shared stories. She is the real thing! What a gift to have her at the GR Public Library.
Posted by: Anne Cusack | April 26, 2006 07:22 PM