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    Almost Zero

    A Dyamonde Daniel Book

    Part of A Dyamonde Daniel Book

    Author Nikki Grimes
    Illustrated by R. Gregory Christie
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    $7.99 US
    Penguin Young Readers | Puffin Books
    5"W x 7.69"H x 0.41"D  
    On sale Apr 04, 2017 | 144 Pages | 9780425288559
    Grades 2-4
    Reading Level: Lexile 630L
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    The third book in the Dyamonde Daniels series, by bestselling author Nikki Grimes, is perfect for fans of the Keena Ford, Judy Moody, and Magnificent Mya Tibbs series and includes illustrations by Coretta Scott King honor winner R. Gregory Christie. 

    Dyamonde really wants red high-top sneakers. Too bad they're so expensive! A classmate tells her it's her mom's job to give her what she needs, but when Dyamonde tries that argument, her mom teaches her a lesson by literally only giving her what she needs. Now Dyamonde is down to almost zero outfits! But then she finds out one of her friends has it much worse, and she's determined to do what she can to help.
    Nikki Grimes is the award-winning, New York Times bestselling author of dozens of children’s and young adult books as well as a poet and journalist.
     
    Among the many accolades she has received are the Golden Dolphin Award (2005),the NCTE Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children (2006), the Coretta Scott King Award (2003) for Bronx Masquerade, and the Horace Mann Upstanders Award (2011) for Almost Zero: A Dyamonde Daniel Book. Additionally, her book Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope (illustrated by Bryan Collier) was a New York Times bestseller, and she was acknowledged as an NAACP Image Award Finalist in 1993 for her book Malcolm X: a Force for Change. Her books Meet Danitra Brown (illustrated by Floyd Cooper), Jazmin's Notebook, Talkin' About Bessie (illustrated by E.B. Lewis), Dark Sons, The Road to Paris, and Words with Wings were each awarded Coretta Scott King Honors. Visit her online at www.nikkigrimes.com. View titles by Nikki Grimes
    R. Gregory Christie has illustrated more than sixty books for young adults and children, including Freedom in Congo Square by Carole Boston Weatherford, which was awarded a Caldecott Honor and a Coretta Scott King Honor. He has also received two New York Times Best Illustrated Book awards, six Coretta Scott King Honors for illustration, the NAACP Image Award, the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award, and the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award. In addition, Greg has designed John Coltrane album covers and animated films on Netflix, and he operates his online store of autographed children’s books, GAS-ART Gifts. He lives and works in the Atlanta area. View titles by R. Gregory Christie

    ALMOST ZERO
    A DYAMONDE DANIEL Book

    Also by Nikki Grimes

    Jazmin’s Notebook

    Bronx Masquerade

    The Road to Paris

    Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel

    Rich: A Dyamonde Daniel Book

    ALMOST ZERO
    A DYAMONDE DANIEL Book

    The World of Dyamonde Daniel

    1. Sneaker Heaven

    2. Robbed

    3. Mean Mom and the Mustard Stain

    . All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.
    Dyamonde's readers will enjoy seeing a strong, smart African-American girl face the same challenges they do. A treasure."--Kirkus Reviews

    "An enjoyable story with a good life lesson."--School Library Journal

    "Readers will identify strongly with the emotions and actions of Dyamonde as she works through her problem."--Children's Literature

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    The third book in the Dyamonde Daniels series, by bestselling author Nikki Grimes, is perfect for fans of the Keena Ford, Judy Moody, and Magnificent Mya Tibbs series and includes illustrations by Coretta Scott King honor winner R. Gregory Christie. 

    Dyamonde really wants red high-top sneakers. Too bad they're so expensive! A classmate tells her it's her mom's job to give her what she needs, but when Dyamonde tries that argument, her mom teaches her a lesson by literally only giving her what she needs. Now Dyamonde is down to almost zero outfits! But then she finds out one of her friends has it much worse, and she's determined to do what she can to help.

    Author

    Nikki Grimes is the award-winning, New York Times bestselling author of dozens of children’s and young adult books as well as a poet and journalist.
     
    Among the many accolades she has received are the Golden Dolphin Award (2005),the NCTE Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children (2006), the Coretta Scott King Award (2003) for Bronx Masquerade, and the Horace Mann Upstanders Award (2011) for Almost Zero: A Dyamonde Daniel Book. Additionally, her book Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope (illustrated by Bryan Collier) was a New York Times bestseller, and she was acknowledged as an NAACP Image Award Finalist in 1993 for her book Malcolm X: a Force for Change. Her books Meet Danitra Brown (illustrated by Floyd Cooper), Jazmin's Notebook, Talkin' About Bessie (illustrated by E.B. Lewis), Dark Sons, The Road to Paris, and Words with Wings were each awarded Coretta Scott King Honors. Visit her online at www.nikkigrimes.com. View titles by Nikki Grimes
    R. Gregory Christie has illustrated more than sixty books for young adults and children, including Freedom in Congo Square by Carole Boston Weatherford, which was awarded a Caldecott Honor and a Coretta Scott King Honor. He has also received two New York Times Best Illustrated Book awards, six Coretta Scott King Honors for illustration, the NAACP Image Award, the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award, and the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award. In addition, Greg has designed John Coltrane album covers and animated films on Netflix, and he operates his online store of autographed children’s books, GAS-ART Gifts. He lives and works in the Atlanta area. View titles by R. Gregory Christie

    Excerpt

    ALMOST ZERO
    A DYAMONDE DANIEL Book

    Also by Nikki Grimes

    Jazmin’s Notebook

    Bronx Masquerade

    The Road to Paris

    Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel

    Rich: A Dyamonde Daniel Book

    ALMOST ZERO
    A DYAMONDE DANIEL Book

    The World of Dyamonde Daniel

    1. Sneaker Heaven

    2. Robbed

    3. Mean Mom and the Mustard Stain

    . All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.

    Praise

    Dyamonde's readers will enjoy seeing a strong, smart African-American girl face the same challenges they do. A treasure."--Kirkus Reviews

    "An enjoyable story with a good life lesson."--School Library Journal

    "Readers will identify strongly with the emotions and actions of Dyamonde as she works through her problem."--Children's Literature

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