![]() ![]() Grimes crisply weaves a story of friendship, trust, and poetry, and her straightforward delivery makes it ring true.” - AudioFile, Praise for the print version of Rich: “Grimes portrays Dyamonde’s infectious personality as she finds poetry in the most unexpected place and inspires Damaris to write with her heart. It also poses the question: What makes one truly rich? The rhythm, pacing, and tone of Grimes’s narration is captivating,” - School Library Journal, January, 2010 ![]() “Nikki Grimes’s beginning chapter book (Putnam, 2009) features inviting characters, an engaging story, and a look at the challenges of poverty. Their voices really shine, especially as brought to life by author Nikki Grimes’s narration.” - SoundCommentary, January, 2011 ![]() The issues addressed will resonate with many children and are made all the more accessible as seen through the eyes of such interesting, well-developed characters. “The timely topic and fast-moving plot will keep kids engaged in the story. Before the contest is over everyone will know a little more about what being rich and being poor are really all about. But Free is not the only poet in the class. So when their teacher announces a poetry contest with a $100 prize, Free decides he’ll try to win it. Dyamonde Daniel’s best friend, Free, thinks he’s poor because he can’t buy a new video game. ![]()
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