Ordinary Hazards: A Memoir

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.

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 this accessible and inspiring memoir 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.

Author: Nikki Grimes
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Wordsong
Published: 10/08/2019
Pages: 336
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.10w x 1.40d
ISBN: 9781629798813


Award: Michael L. Printz Award - Honor Book
Award: Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award - Honor Book
Award: Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards - Honor Book