Ordinary Hazards with Nikki Grimes

When:
Monday, Nov 04, 2019 7:00p -
8:30p

Where:
Trident Booksellers and Cafe
338 Newbury Street
Boston, MA 02115

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Admission:
FREE

Categories:
< 21, Alcohol, Art, Food, Kid Friendly

Event website:
https://www.tridentbookscafe.com/event/ordinary-hazards-nikki-grimes

Join us for a reading, discussion and signing with Nikki Grimes, author of the forthcoming Ordinary Hazards.


About the Book


In her own voice, acclaimed author and poet Nikki Grimes explores the truth of a harrowing childhood in ORDINARY HAZARDS, a compelling and moving memoir in verse. The book will be published October 8, 2019 by Wordsong, the poetry imprint of Boyds Mills & Kane.


Growing up with a mother suffering from paranoid schizophrenia and a mostly absent father, Nikki Grimes found herself terrorized by babysitters, shunted from foster family to foster family, and preyed upon by those she trusted. At the age of six, she poured her pain onto a piece of paper late one night - and discovered the magic and impact of writing. For many years, Nikki's notebooks were her most enduring companions. In this accessible and inspiring book sure to resonate with young readers and adults alike, Nikki shows how the power of those words helped her conquer the hazards - ordinary and extraordinary - of her life.


About the Author


New York Times bestselling author Nikki Grimes is the recipient of the 2017 Children's Literature Legacy Award, the 2016 Virginia Hamilton Literary Award, and the 2006 NCTE Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children. Her distinguished works include the much-honored books Garvey's Choice, ALA Notable book What is Goodbye?, Coretta Scott King Award winner Bronx Masquerade, and Coretta Scott King Author Honor books Jazmin's Notebook, Talkin' About Bessie, Dark Sons, Words with Wings, and The Road to Paris. Creator of the popular Meet Danitra Brown, Ms. Grimes lives in Corona, California.

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