Nikki Grimes
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About
Author of children's book and young adult novels whose book Bronx Masquerade earned the Coretta Scott King Award in 2002.
Before Fame
She read voraciously as a child, using books as a means of coping with life in Harlem.
Trivia
She gained additional acclaim for her poetry and photography.
Family Life
She was born in Harlem, New York.
Associated With
Her 2000 book, Aneesa Lee and the Weaver's gift was illustrated by Ashley Bryan.
