Dyamonde Daniel is the protagonist of Nikki Grimes’s Dyamonde Daniel series, a four-book middle-grade sequence published between 2000 and 2012. She is a smart, outspoken third-grader who looks out for her friends and is not afraid to stand up for what she thinks is right. Her strong personality drives each book’s story.
Across the series, Dyamonde deals with real kid-sized problems: making new friends, understanding what it means to be rich or poor, handling disappointment, and learning to accept imperfection. The books, written by Nikki Grimes, are popular with young readers and have been widely used in schools and libraries for their relatable protagonist and honest treatment of childhood.
Reading Order
See the complete Dyamonde Daniel reading order for all books in the series.