LibGuides: Abe Lincoln Book Award 2022: Ordinary Hazards

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Ordinary Hazards by Nikki Grimes

The award-winning author of Garvey's Choice describes her childhood marked by a mentally ill mother, a mostly absent father, abusive caregivers, stints in a succession of foster homes and how, from a very young age, she discovered the magic and solace of writing in order to deal with the pain and hazards of her life.

Nikki Grimes 2020 BGHB Nonfiction honor acceptance

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