Description: Title: Meet Danitra Brown Author: Grimes, Nikki Publisher: HarperCollins Binding: Paperback Pages: 32 Dimensions: 11.00h x 8.98w x 0.10d Product Weight: 0.36 lbs. Language: English ISBN: 9780688154714 This spirited collection of beautifully illustrated poems introduces young readers to Danitra Brown, the most splendiferous girl in town, and her best friend, Zuri Jackson. "The poignant text and lovely pictures are an excellent collaboration, resulting in a look at touching moments of universal appeal." (School Library Journal)This story of girl friendship and support resonates today more than ever. Perfect for sharing with early grade individuals and groups, including for units on poetry and empathy, kindness, and friendship."In a lively cycle of 13 poems, Zuri Jackson celebrates her vibrant best friend Danitra. Danitra shares work, play and confidences with equal verve, knows how to defuse a mean tease or comfort a friend, and loves to wear purple. The joyous portrayal will appeal to a broad age range." (Kirkus)New York Times bestselling author Nikki Grimes is the recipient of the 2020 ALAN Award for outstanding contributions to young adult literature, the Children's Literature Legacy Award, the Virginia Hamilton Literary Award, and the NCTE Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children. Floyd Cooper's many acclaimed books included The Blacker the Berry, for which he received a Coretta Scott King Illustrator AwardALA Notable Book * Coretta Scott King Award Honor Book * Sequoyah Children's Book Award Masterlist * Tennessee Volunteer State Book Award Nominee * Pennyslvania Young Readers' Choice Master ListSome kids at school have a mom and a dad.I've got Mom and me only.On Parents' Night it makes me madthat it's Mom and me only."You've got it good," Danitra says when I am sad."Your mama loves you twice as much. Is that so bad?"Danitra knows just what to say to make me glad.With her around, I'm never lonely. Ships Fast From The USA! Authorized Dealer
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Book Title: Meet Danitra Brown
Number of Pages: 32 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Item Height: 0.1 in
Topic: Poetry (See Also Stories in Verse), People & Places / United States / African American, Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings, Poetry / General
Publication Year: 1997
Illustrator: Cooper, Floyd, Yes
Genre: Juvenile Fiction, Juvenile Nonfiction
Item Weight: 5.7 Oz
Author: Nikki Grimes
Item Length: 11 in
Item Width: 9 in
Format: Trade Paperback
