Garvey's Choice
by Nikki Grimes • Related Edition: Graphic
45 Total Resources 9 Awards 23 State Lists Book Resume View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- 3-12
- Genre
- Poetry
- Realistic Fiction
- Cultural Experience
- African American
Year Published 2016
Word Count 4,680
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 620L
- ATOS Reading Level: 3.6
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 182907, 1 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Music
- Subject Headings
- Fathers and sons
- JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Bullying
- Hobbies
- Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction
- Obesity--Fiction
- Juvenile Fiction | Performing Arts | Music
- Bullying
- Obesity
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Bullying
- Novels in verse
- Obesity--Juvenile fiction
- Hobbies--Juvenile fiction
- Obesity in adolescence
- Friendship--Juvenile fiction
- JUVENILE NONFICTION / Poetry
- Fathers and sons--Juvenile fiction
- Bullies
- Friendship
- JUVENILE FICTION / Performing Arts / Music
- Lists With This Book
- School Stories: Selected K-12 Literature
Our Original Resources 7
Audio Name Pronunciation with Nikki Grimes
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In-depth Written Interview with Nikki Grimes
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Poetry Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Poetry Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Teaching Ideas from Texas Bluebonnet Award 2019
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Book Readings 1
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Awards & Distinctions 9
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Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2023
Elementary Selection, 2017
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ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2024
Commended, 2017
![Lee Bennett Hopkins Award, 1993-2024](/images/awards/41.jpg)
Lee Bennett Hopkins Award, 1993-2024
Honor, 2017
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CCBC Choices
Selection, 2017
![Children’s Favorites Award, 2015-2024](/images/awards/105.png.pagespeed.ce.IIJpUzfmkT.png)
Children’s Favorites Award, 2015-2024
Selection, 2017
![Notable Books for a Global Society, 1996-2024](/images/awards/104.png.pagespeed.ce.Wz2wwEQz-V.png)
Notable Books for a Global Society, 1996-2024
Selection, 2017
![Notable Poetry and Verse Novels, 2011-2024](/images/awards/130.jpg)
Notable Poetry and Verse Novels, 2011-2024
Selection, 2017
![SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2023](/images/awards/89.jpg.pagespeed.ce.B9zziK7vbV.jpg)
SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2023
Selection, 2016
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