Books written by Nikki Giovanni

The Proletarian's Pocketbook: Expanded Edition

This new edition comes with even more quotes, more revolutionaries cited, a reading recommendation page, and a handful of posters and charts. All Power to the People, We've Got a World to Win!
The Collected Poetry of Nikki Giovanni: 1968-1998

The first of its kind, this omnibus collection covers Nikki Giovanni's complete work of poetry from three decades, 1968–1998.
BLACK PANTHER: TALES OF WAKANDA

These are the tales of a king and his country. These are the legends whispered in the jungle, myths of the unconquered men and women and the land they love. These are the Tales of Wakanda.
Rosa

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 movements that resulted in the end of the segregated South.
The Collected Poetry of Nikki Giovanni: 1968-1998

THE COLLECTED POETRY OF NIKKI GIOVANNI will include the complete volumes of five adult books of poetry: Black Feeling Black Talk/Black Judgement, My House, The Women and the Men, Cotton Candy on a Rainy Day, and Those Who Ride the Night ...
On My Journey Now: Looking at African-American History Through the Spirituals

"Giovanni tells the story of Africans in America through the words of 46 spirituals."--From source other than the Library of Congress
On My Journey Now: Looking at African-American History Through the Spirituals

The lyrics to forty-six songs portray Africans in America through familiar songs such as "Go Down, Moses" and "Ain't Got Time to Die," celebrating a people who overcame enslavement and found a way to survive.
Make Me Rain: Poems & Prose

As sharp and outspoken as ever, she returns with this profound book of poetry in which she continues to call attention to injustice and racism, celebrate Black culture and Black lives, and and give readers an unfiltered look into her own ...
Rosa

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.
The 100 Best African American Poems

Contains one hundred poems from classic and contemporary African American poets, as selected by an award-winning black poet and activist, including such writers as Robert Hayden, Mari Evans, Kevin Young, and Rita Dove.
Conversations with Nikki Giovanni

From her conversation with James Baldwin, an interview that first aired on the television program Soul!, later published as A Dialogue.
Knoxville, Tennessee

Rich oil paintings by an exciting new artist perfectly capture the languid spirit of acclaimed poet Giovanni's famous poem, celebrating the simple, comfortable pleasure of summer in the South. A...
I Am Loved

You are loved. You are loved. As a bonus, one page is mirrored, so children reading the book can see exactly who is loved—themselves!
Honey, Hush!: An Anthology of African American Women's Humor

A collection of humorous quotes and writings of African-American women throughtout history ranges from slave narrators to Toni Morrison and Whoopi Goldberg
Hip Hop Speaks to Children with CD: A Celebration of Poetry with a Beat

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND INCLUDED IN THE BOOKLIST TOP 10 ART BOOKS FOR YOUTH! Perfect for fans of A B to Jay-Z and Nikki Giovanni who are...
Come One Come All: Houghton Mifflin Reading the Literature Experience, Level 2 Plus

Major Selections, Poetry, Quotations from authors, Theme Books, and Additional Reading.
Ego-tripping and Other Poems for Young People

Insightful and fun, this collection of poetry captures the essence of the African American experience for young people.
The Grasshopper's Song: An Aesop's Fable Revisited

Angry that his singing is unappreciated by the Ants who relied on his music to make their summer work easier, Jimmy Grasshopper decides to sue them for lacking respect and not acknowledging his usefulness in their lives. 35,000 first ...
A Good Cry: What We Learn From Tears and Laughter

One of America’s most celebrated poets looks inward in this powerful collection, a rumination on her life and the people who have shaped her.
Those Who Ride the Night Winds

The title of this collection refers to people who have tried to make changes, people who have gone against the tide, people who were unafraid to test their wings.