Almost Zero: A Dyamonde Daniel Book

• Age Range: 7-9 years

• Grade Level: 2-4

• 2011 Horace Mann Upstanders Children's Book Award

• 2016 We are Kid Lit Collective Summer Reading List

SUMMARY

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 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.

REVIEWS

“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