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  • Bibliography:
    17 Books
  • First Book:
    July 1981
  • Latest Book:
    October 2022
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Book List in Order: 17 titles



  • Vacation Time has descriptive copy which is not yet available from the Publisher....




  • A collection of essays and stories by the members of the Writers Workshop at Warm Hearth retirement community in Blacksburg, Virginia. These essays describe hundreds of years (collectively) of livin' and lovin' at their best!...



  • Insightful and fun, this collection of poetry captures the essence of the African American experience for young people....



  • A poem by one of America's most popular African-American poets celebrates the simple, comfortable pleasures of life in the South, describing vegetables eaten right out of the garden, church picnics, and homemade ice cream....



  • In verse influenced by jazz, folktales, and nursery rhymes, a small African-American girl celebrates the freedom of a long afternoon, the joy of being with her friends, and the love of her mother's open arms....



  • A remarkable collection of poetry from the Harlem Renaissance and beyond, stitched together with commentary from Giovanni.... An important resource for those interested in poetry and in understanding the African American experience.

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  • She had not sought this moment but she was ready for it. When the policeman bent down to ask "Auntie, are you going to move?" all the strength of all the people through all those many years joined in her. She said, "No."

    An inspiring account...



  • Artfully retold by a renowned poet and illustrated with energy and charm by a Caldecott Medalist, this twist on an Aesop fable is as witty as
    it is satisfying.

    Every year the Grasshoppers sing and play their instruments and the Ants work in...






  • A stellar collection from Newbery medalists and bestselling authors written to benefit Darfuri refugees With contributions from some of the best talent writing for children today, What You Wish For is a compelling collection of affecting, inspirin...



  • Quiet . . . like a quilt on a feather bed . . . and frost on the window . . . we write our names knowing . . . the sun will melt them off But the sun is so quiet . . . that we don't care we smile -- from Connie by Nikki Giovanni The q...



  • Fifty years after her refusal to give up her seat on a Montgomery, Alabama, city bus, Mrs. Rosa Parks is still one of the most important figures in the American civil rights movement. This tribute to Mrs. Parks is a celebration of her courageous acti...



  • There is nothing more important to a child than to feel loved, and this gorgeous gathering of poems written by Nikki Giovanni celebrates exactly that. Hand-selected by Newbery honoree Ashley Bryan, he has, with his masterful flourish of color, shape,...



  • A ground-breaking anthology celebrating Marvel’s beloved Black Panther and his home of Wakanda.  Eighteen short stories penned by an all-star cast of authors such as Sheree Renée Thomas and Nikki Giovanni.T’Challa faces the gods of his pare...



  • In this lyrical picture book, world-renowned poet, New York Times bestselling author, and Coretta Scott King Honor winner Nikki Giovanni and fine artist Erin Robinson craft an ode to the magic of a library as a place not only for knowledge ...




Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Nikki Giovanni has published 17 books.

Nikki Giovanni does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, A Library, was published in October 2022.

The first book by Nikki Giovanni, Vacation Time, was published in July 1981.

No. Nikki Giovanni does not write books in series.