Garvey's Choice

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A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the YearA School Library Journal Best Book of the YearGarvey’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. This emotionally resonant novel in verse by award-winning author Nikki Grimes celebrates choosing to be true to yourself. AWARDS • 2016 Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Book of the Year • 2016 Kansas State Reading Circle Recommended Books, Best of the Best • 2016 NCTE Notable Children's Books in the Language Arts • 2017 IRA Notable Books for a Global Society • 2017 ALSC Notable Children's Books • 2017 CCBC Choices • 2016 School Library Journal: Best Books of the Year • 2016 Booklist Top 10 Contemporary Middle-Grade Novels • 2016 ALA Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Readers • 2016 Chicago Public Library, Best of the Best Books • 2016 Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Book of the Year • 2016 Kansas State Reading Circle Recommended Books, Best of the Best • 2016 NCTE Notable Children's Books in the Language Arts • 2017 IRA Notable Books for a Global Society • 2017 ALSC Notable Children's Books • 2017 CCBC Choices • 2016 School Library Journal: Best Books of the Year • 2016 Booklist Top 10 Contemporary Middle-Grade Novels • 2016 ALA Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Readers • 2016 Chicago Public Library, Best of the Best Books Show more