Glory, Too: Poems

by Nikki Grimes

Winner of the Coretta Scott King Award, and New York Times bestselling author Nikki Grimes introduces Glory, Too, a soul-stirring collection of poetry that delves into the depths of faith, hope, and the human experience by one of America's preeminent black poets.

In a marriage of poetry, faith, and worship, Ms. Grimes' poems illuminate the Scriptures that grace every Sunday of the year. Her inimitable voice and imagination offer glimpses of glory we might not otherwise see, throughout the seasons of the year.

With lyrical precision and spiritual insight, she invites readers on a journey of reflection, weaving together themes of grace, redemption, and the enduring power of God's love throughout the year.

As the companion volume to her previous book Glory in the Sunday Poems, Glory, Too resonates with authenticity and depth, giving testimony to the transformative power of poetry and the enduring hope found in the embrace of God's eternal grace.


High Style

Louboutin stilettos

are recognizable at a distance.

Those shiny red soles

tell you everything.

When Gucci handbags

are in a room,

they virtually shout.

Now, I'm not much for labels,

but I've noticed how

God's garments stand out.

Take the suit, a second skin

made of holiness—a rare fabric,

that usually itches, at first

until the wearer

gets used to it;

Beyond that,

God's personal style

is all about the layered

the silk of compassion,

golden threads of kindness

woven through the vest,

humility cinching in the waist,
meekness and patience

falling to the ankles,

and love thickly draped

across the shoulders.

The clothing God designs

is never mistaken

for anyone's but his.

And when we're wise enough

to don his attire,

we look like more

than a million.

Genres: Poetry

160 pages, Paperback

Published January 7, 2025

Reviews

[Elly Swartz · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a huge privilege it was to get an early read of Nikki Grimes new book, Glory, Too. As I read these poems, I could feel Grimes’s gentle grace woven into every word. She reminds us that humanity brings us together to understand the healing power of faith, the pain of prejudice, the role of hope, and the importance of a gracious heart.

Be sure to order your copy today!

I received an arc of this book for my honest review.

[Libby · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Nikki Grimes, in part because of her ability to write grace-infused works for all ages that are firmly set in the grittiness of daily life. In this collection, I love how she takes passages from the Bible and illuminates them through her poems. So much to ponder here. Like all my favorite books of poems, one to return to over and over. I haven't finished reading the book because I need to return it to the library....but it's now definitely on the top of my list of books to purchase.

[Kelly Boggs · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful book of biblical poetry. I love Nikki Grimes and had no idea she wrote these Glory Poems until I happened upon them for my bookshop. This one could be used as a little devotional as after each poem is a scripture reference that could be used for study.

*Great gift book.

[Christine · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have long been a fan of Nikki Grimes’ poetry. Each poem in Glory, Too! (Paraclete Press, 2025) is a sermon from Nikki’s heart. (Do I hear an ‘Amen!’)

[Laurie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Grimes weaves words into worship. I read her poems as devotionals, as songs of praise, as reflections, and I find myself immersed in worship of our Lord.

[Kate · Rating 2 out of 5]

Kind of disappointing overall