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  2. Nikki Giovanni - Wikipedia

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    Yolande Cornelia "Nikki" Giovanni Jr. [1] [2] (June 7, 1943 – December 9, 2024) was an American poet, writer, commentator, activist and educator. One of the world's best-known African-American poets, [2] her work includes poetry anthologies, poetry recordings, and nonfiction essays, and covers topics ranging from race and social issues to children's literature.

  3. Nikki Giovanni, revolutionary poet and voice of Black ...

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    Throughout her career, Giovanni also penned many poetry anthologies, children’s books, and spoken word albums. Her autobiographical “Nikki-Rosa” poem has been reprinted in numerous collections.

  4. Poet and activist Nikki Giovanni, the 'Princess of Black ...

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    In addition to her adult poetry, she released two films, 13 children’s poetry books and 10 recordings, including her Grammy-nominated “The Nikki Giovanni Poetry Collection.” She was a ...

  5. Acclaimed poet and activist Nikki Giovanni dies at 81 - AOL

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    Renowned poet, activist, author and professor Nikki Giovanni has died. She was 81. “The acclaimed poet, Black Arts Movement icon whose poems of wit, wonder, and wisdom were celebrated in ...

  6. Rosa (children's book) - Wikipedia

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    Rosa is a children's picture book written by poet, activist, and educator Nikki Giovanni and illustrated by Bryan Collier. [1] A biography of African-American civil rights activist Rosa Parks, it was adapted to film in 2007 by Weston Woods Studios, Inc., narrated by the author.

  7. Children's poetry - Wikipedia

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    Children's poetry is poetry written for, ... 101 Favorite Poems. [36] Nikki Giovanni (b. 1943) is one of the world's most well-known African-American poets. ...

  8. Nikki Giovanni, prolific poet and civil rights activist, dies ...

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    Nikki Giovanni did not dream of being a writer, but her writing left an indelible mark on America and the world. ... She wrote more than two dozen bestselling poetry collections and children's ...

  9. NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work – Children

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    Shades of Black: A Celebration of Our Children: Sandra Pinkney: Myles C. Pinkney (photos) Winner Dancing in the Wings: Debbie Allen: Kadir Nelson: Finalist Nikki Giovanni: Poet of the People: Judith Pinkerton Josephson: Teens Can Make It Happen: Stedman Graham: The Sound That Jazz Makes: Carole Boston Weatherford: Eric Velásquez: 2002 Just the ...