It's difficult to count all of her published works because they span poetry, prose, children's literature, and academic publications.
Here's a breakdown:
* Poetry: Nichols has published numerous poetry collections, including "I Is a Long Memoried Woman," "The Fat Black Woman's Poems," and "Whole"
* Prose: She's written novels like "The Whole of the Moon" and "The Blue Latitudes"
* Children's Literature: Nichols has authored several books for children, including "The Little Boy Who Could Fly" and "Hurricane."
* Academic Publications: She has also written academic works, including essays and scholarly articles.
To get a precise count, you would need to search through online databases and bibliographies dedicated to her work. However, it's safe to say that Grace Nichols has been a prolific writer, publishing a substantial body of work across various genres.