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Garvey's Choice

The Graphic Novel

Garvey's Choice( )
Author: Grimes, Nikki
Illustrator: Taylor III, Theodore
ISBN:978-1-6626-6002-3
Publication Date:Jun 2023
Publisher:Highlights Press, c/o Highlights for Children, Inc.
Imprint:Wordsong
Book Format:Hardback
List Price:USD $22.99
Book Description:

Award-winning author Nikki Grimes's beloved novel in verse Garvey's Choice is now a graphic novel, imaginatively and dramatically illustrated by Little Shaq artist Theodore Taylor III.  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...
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Book Details
Pages:144
Detailed Subjects: Comics & Graphic Novels / General
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):6.5 x 9.3 x 0.62 Inches
Book Weight:1.069 Pounds
Author Biography
Grimes, Nikki (Author)
Nikki Grimes was born and raised in New York City. She began writing poetry at age six and is well-known for writing award-winning books primarily for children and young adults. Bronx Masquerade and Talkin' About Bessie both won Coretta Scott King Awards, and her poetry collections featuring Danitra Brown are very popular. Grimes received the NCTE Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children in 2006.

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.

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