Darling Nikki is a multi-volume anthology series of poetry, essays, and visual art created in tribute to the enduring legacy of Nikki Giovanni—one of the most influential literary voices of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. For more than five decades, Giovanni’s work has shaped conversations about race, justice, love, community, and the transformative power of language.
This anthology gathers emerging and established writers and artists whose work reflects the intellectual, emotional, and creative impact of Giovanni’s life and career. The collection brings together a wide range of forms—including poetry, personal essays, experimental texts, and visual artwork—to celebrate the many ways Giovanni’s voice continues to inspire new generations of creators.
The project is conceived not only as a memorial tribute but also as an offering: a gathering of works that speak to the vitality of Giovanni’s legacy and the communities of writers, readers, and thinkers who have been shaped by her presence in American literature.
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Volume One
Format: Paperback
Trim Size: 6 x 9 inches
Length: Approx. 200 pages
Release: Ships June 2026
Edited by Monalisa D. Moody
Foreword by jessica Care moore
Book design by R. Clancy | rclancy.dunked.com
Cover art: Robert Shetterly | Courtesy of AmericansWhoTellTheTruth.org
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Volume Two - Projected Release 12/2026
Volume Three - Projected Release 4/2027
Darling Nikki Anthology (3 Volume Bundle)
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