Nikki Giovanni

Provides the story of the black woman whose refusal to give up her seat on a bus in Alabama set in motion all the events of the civil rights movement that resulted in the end of the segregated South

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 but also for imagination, exploration, and escape.

In a career that has spanned more than a quarter century, Nikki Giovanni has earned the reputation as one of America's most celebrated and controversial writers. Now, she presents a stunning collection of love poems that includes more than twenty new works. From the revolutionary "Seduction" to the tender new poem, "Just a Simple Declaration of Love," from the whimsical "I Wrote a Good Omelet" to the elegiac "All Eyez on U," written for Tupac Shakur,...

In an account of the friendship between Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, readers get a glimpse into the shared bond between two great American leaders during a turbulent time in history.

The seven-time NAACP Image Award-winning poet unapologetically celebrates her heritage in a deeply personal collection of verse that speaks to the injustices of society and the depths of her own heart.

There is nothing more important to a child than to feel loved, celebrated in this gathering of poems written by Nikki Giovanni. Selected by illustrator Ashley Bryan, who adds a visual layering that drums the most impartant message of all to young, old, parent, child, grandparent, and friend alike: You are loved.

The Complete Encyclopedia of African American History : 400 Years of Achievement is a thoughtful and focused book that is based on the premise of sharing knowledge, history, and inspiration regarding the African American experience, complete with biographies of individuals who have made progress and positive change possible./ Includes bibliographical references (pages 469-477) and index.

A CD and more than 50 poems introduce poetry with a beat. Included are poems by Gwendolyn Brooks, Langston Hughes and Maya Angelou among others.

Celebrate Black history month and President's day with these videos: Lincoln and Douglass: an American friendship / by Nikki Giovanni ; ill. by Bryan Collier. The story of an unusual, historic friendship between two great American leaders; Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass; John, Paul, George & Ben / written and ill. by Lane Smith. A humorous and factual history of five lads who grew to become the founding fathers of our country; The journey...