Garvey's choice the graphic novel
This emotionally resonant novel in verse by award-winning author Nikki Grimes celebrates choosing to be true to yourself. Garvey's father has always wanted Garvey to be athletic, but Garvey is interested in astronomy, science fiction, reading-anything but sports. Feeling like a failure, he comf...
| Main Author: | Grimes, Nikki (Author) |
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| Other Authors: | Grimes, Nikki. |
| Format: | Books Print Book Comic & Graphic Novel |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
New York :
Wordsong, an imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers,
2023.
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| Subjects: |
| Summary: |
This emotionally resonant novel in verse by award-winning author Nikki Grimes celebrates choosing to be true to yourself. Garvey's father has always wanted Garvey to be athletic, but Garvey is interested in astronomy, science fiction, reading-anything but sports. Feeling like a failure, he comforts himself with food. Garvey is kind, funny, smart, a loyal friend, and he is also overweight, teased by bullies, and lonely. When his only friend encourages him to join the school chorus, Garvey's life changes. The chorus finds a new soloist in Garvey, and through chorus, Garvey finds a way to accept himself, and a way to finally reach his distant father-by speaking the language of music instead of the language of sports. |
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| Item Description: |
Chiefly illustrations. |
| Physical Description: |
141 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Audience: |
Ages 9-12. Grades 4-6. |
| ISBN: |
9781662660023 1662660022 9781662660085 1662660081 |
| Author Notes: |
She has written articles for magazines including Essence and Today's Christian Woman, as well as hosted radio programs in New York and Sweden. She has lectured and read her poetry at schools in Russia, China, Sweden, and Tanzania. Grimes is also a prolific artist, creating works of fiber art, beaded jewelry, peyote beading, handmade cards, and photography. (Bowker Author Biography) |