{"product_id":"meet-danitra-brown-9780688154714","title":"Meet Danitra Brown","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis 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. \u003cem\u003e(School Library Journal)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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. (\u003cem\u003eKirkus)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e 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 \u003cem\u003eThe Blacker the Berry\u003c\/em\u003e, for which he received a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eALA 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 List\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSome kids at school have a mom and a dad.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI've got Mom and me only.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOn Parents' Night it makes me mad\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ethat it's Mom and me only.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou've got it good, Danitra says when I am sad.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYour mama loves you twice as much. Is that so bad?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDanitra knows just what to say to make me glad.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWith her around, I'm never lonely.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Grimes, Nikki\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/22\/1997\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e HarperCollins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780688154714\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.36lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.98w x 0.10d","brand":"Nikki Grimes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39815462879307,"sku":"9780688154714","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/1697\/6715\/products\/img_e1a9c3fe-1d96-49f9-8d63-1a63f5ffe4bf.jpg?v=1658952204","url":"https:\/\/blackbookstore.com\/products\/meet-danitra-brown-9780688154714","provider":"Black Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}