Danitra Brown is the title character in Nikki Grimes’s connected poetry books about two best friends. Zuri Jackson usually tells the story, describing Danitra’s confidence, imagination, and place in their friendship.
The series begins with Meet Danitra Brown, then follows the girls through a summer separation and school life. Grimes has said that the first book’s small stories drew on her childhood and found their form as a suite of poems.
Read the three books in publication order. They work well for readers who want a short, verse-based story of a friendship growing through ordinary childhood events.
Reading Order
See the complete Danitra Brown reading order for all books in the series.