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Karen English

"Nikki & Deja" series

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Nikki and Deja, two best friends with very different backgrounds, navigate the challenges of growing up in this touching middle-grade series. Filled with humor, heart, and honesty, the Nikki & Deja books offer a refreshingly authentic portrayal of friendship and the trials and tribulations of pre-teen life.

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This National Book Award winner is a novel in verse about the author's childhood, growing up as an African-American in the 1960s and 1970s. Woodson's lyrical storytelling explores themes of family, identity, and place, much like Karen English does in the Nikki & Deja series.

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Mildred D. Taylor

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

This classic novel tells the story of the Logan family, an African-American family living in Mississippi during the Great Depression. The themes of racism, family, and perseverance are explored in a powerful and moving way, making this a great choice for fans of Nikki & Deja.

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