It is a discouragement for her, and she feels rejected and out of place which creates a rift between the two friends.

But the bad thing is that her friend Nikki has no rhythm at all. Deja decides to start a club that will drive them to fame in their school. Everything seemed too perfect together until their actions start driving them apart.Īntonio is a new girl, and the two have been accustomed to a circle of their own implying that her presence is likely to bring complications and it surely does. Being in grade three together, the two assist each other in tackling Mrs. Being next door neighbors, they do almost everything together including, playing jacks, watching morning cartoons on Saturdays, and even jumping double Dutch. Niki and Deja are two girls who have always had their lives connected in almost every way. Two African-American girls, Nikki and Deja, have been best friends for a very long time but the coming of a new girl into their lives threatens the friendship. Niki and Deja by the award-winning author introduce the Niki and Deja series. Notably, the author wrote a School Library Journal Best Book of 2004 winner for the book speaks to me. Additionally, Karen has written many picture books and standalone novels which all have been a hit. She has authored a couple of book series including The Nikki and Deja and The Carver Chronicles. Karen English currently lives in Richmond, southern California. Karen has served as an elementary school teacher, and this gave her sufficient experience and interactions with children hence the creation of exceptional books.

Her accessible writing, satisfactory storytelling and the inclusion of authentic characters have had her receive several rewards including The Coretta Scott King Award.

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