A Poem for My Librarian, Mrs. Long Trivia

Brain Snacks: Tasty Tidbits of Knowledge

Giovanni once told her parents that she wanted to visit her grandparents in Knoxville, TN—but really intended to stay there to attend high school. (Source.)

Our poet has a "Thug Life" tattoo on her forearm that she got in tribute to the slain rap artist Tupac Shakur. (Source.)

Nikki Giovanni's grandfather taught Latin at Austin High School in Knoxville, where Giovanni would enroll as a student. (Source.)

Dr. G is also a recording artist. Check out her foray into the music industry. (Source.)