Under the Christmas Tree by Nikki Grimes

She was always fascinated by the notion that one word could have all manner of meanings.ĭuring this time, she used to do all manner of word jumbles, puzzles, and games. Grimes began writing as a six-year-old as she loved words and languages. She published “Growin’” her debut novel in 1977. Most of Nikki Grimes’s novels are a reflection of her experience living as an African American woman in New York during the 60s. Given her reputation, she frequently conducts poetry lectures and poetry readings at international schools across the globe.ĭuring the 1970s, she was the host and coproducer of WBAI FM’s “The Kid’s Show.” She was also the host of “Grunslost,” a Swedish Educational Radio program for immigrants when she lived in Sweden. In addition to her children’s fiction works she has also been featured in the likes of the “Journal of Religion & Art,” “Essence,” “Image,” “Book Links,” and “Today’s Christian Woman.” She is also the author of numerous novels and picture books including “Barack Obama,” which would become a New York Times bestselling title.

Over the years, Nikki Grimes has penned all manner of award-winning fiction for young adults and children. She believes she has always been is a good poet, even though she had become known as a prolific artist and bestselling author. Surprisingly, the 2022 Virginia Lifetime Achievement award-winning author never considered herself a bonafide storyteller. Nikki Grimes is a bestselling author of children’s fiction and inspirational fiction in addition to some critically acclaimed poetry.

Under the Christmas Tree by Nikki Grimes