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Ordinary Hazards

Growing up with a mother suffering from paranoid schizophrenia and a mostly absent father, Nikki Grimes found herself terrorized by babysitters, shunted from foster family to foster family, and preyed upon by those she trusted. At the age of six, she poured her pain onto a piece of paper late one night — and discovered the magic and impact of writing. For many years, Nikki's notebooks were her most enduing companions.

In her own voice, acclaimed author and poet Nikki Grimes explores the truth of a harrowing childhood in a compelling and moving memoir in verse. In this accessible and inspiring book that will resonate with young readers and adults alike, Nikki shows how the power of those words helped her conquer the hazards — ordinary and extraordinary — of her life.

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"Despite the instability and danger she endures, Grimes blossoms into a gifted teen with a passion for books, journaling, and poetry. Her personal, political, and artistic awakenings are intertwined, with the drama of her family life unfolding against the backdrop of pivotal moments in Civil Rights-era America.... A raw, heartbreaking, and ultimately uplifting story of trauma, loss, and the healing power of words." — Kirkus Reviews

Product Details

Recommended Age 14 and up
Author Nikki Grimes
ISBN 1629798819
Publication Date Oct 8, 2019
Publisher Wordsong
Language English