Garvey’s father has always wanted him to be an athlete, but Garvey is interested in astronomy and science fiction—anything but sports. Feeling like a failure, he comforts himself with food. Lots of food. Garvey is kind, funny, smart—but not thin. And that makes him a target for bullies.When a friend convinces him to join the chorus, however, Garvey’s life takes a dramatic turn. The chorus finds a new soloist in Garvey, and Garvey finds a way to accept himself…and a way to communicate with his distant father. While sports aren’t Garvey’s language, music definitely is!
This emotionally resonant novel in verse by award-winning author Nikki Grimes celebrates the often difficult decision to be true to yourself.