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About Nikki Giovanni
Nikki Giovanni is regarded as one of the world's most productive African-American poets. Her poetry is straightforward, and it is frequently addressed to the Revolutionary Black community. She is also known for creating short tales, plays, and essays. Her fearless ability to bring race and social themes to children's literature, earned her a lot of respect throughout her career. "Black Judgement", "The Sun Is So Quiet", "Black Judgement", and "Woman" are only a few of her many masterpieces.
Family
She has a son named Thomas Watson Giovanni.
She was born to Jones Giovann and Yolande Cornelia, Sr.
She has a brother named Gary Giovanni.
Alma mater
- Fisk University
- University of Pennsylvania
- Columbia University
- Austin-East High School
- Columbia University School of the Arts
Achievements
- Carter G. Woodson Book Award - winner (2009)
- Parent's Choice Award - winner (1996)
- Maya Angelou Lifetime Achievement Award - winner (2017)
- Inducted into The Literary Hall of Fame for Writers of African Descent - (1999)
Trivia
She was named a History Maker in 2003.
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F.A.Q. about Nikki Giovanni
When is her birthday?
Nikki Giovanni's birthday is on June 7, 1943.
In how many days is her birthday?
Nikki's birthday is in 124 days
How old is she?
She is 79 years old.
Where is Nikki from?
She was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S..