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Make way for Dyamonde Daniel

Spunky third-grader Dyamonde Daniel misses her old neighborhood, but when she befriends a boy named Free, another new student at school, she finally starts to feel at home.

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Main Author: Grimes, Nikki
Other Authors: Christie, R. Gregory, 1971- (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2009.
Series:Dyamonde Daniel ; #01
Subjects:
Daniel, Dyamonde (Fictitious character) > Juvenile fiction.
Moving, Household > Juvenile fiction.
Friendship > Juvenile fiction.
African Americans > Juvenile fiction.
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Summary:Spunky third-grader Dyamonde Daniel misses her old neighborhood, but when she befriends a boy named Free, another new student at school, she finally starts to feel at home.
Physical Description:74 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.
ISBN:9780399251757
0399251758
Author Notes:Nikki Grimes was born and raised in New York City. She began writing poetry at age six and is well-known for writing award-winning books primarily for children and young adults. Bronx Masquerade and Talkin' About Bessie both won Coretta Scott King Awards, and her poetry collections featuring Danitra Brown are very popular. Grimes received the NCTE Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children in 2006.

She has written articles for magazines including Essence and Today's Christian Woman, as well as hosted radio programs in New York and Sweden. She has lectured and read her poetry at schools in Russia, China, Sweden, and Tanzania. Grimes is also a prolific artist, creating works of fiber art, beaded jewelry, peyote beading, handmade cards, and photography.

(Bowker Author Biography)

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