Garvey

Q: "How many books are in the Garvey series?"

"There are two books in the Garvey series, published between 2016 and 2022."

Q: "What is the first book in the Garvey series?"

"The first book in the Garvey series is Garvey's Choice, published in 2016."

Q: "Are the Garvey books written in verse or prose?"

"Both Garvey's Choice and Garvey in the Dark are verse novels, meaning the story is told through a series of poems rather than traditional prose chapters."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Garvey’s Choice	2016	Nikki Grimes	Buy
2	Garvey in the Dark	2022	Nikki Grimes	Buy

The Garvey series consists of two verse novels by Nikki Grimes, following a young Black boy named Garvey. Garvey’s Choice (2016) introduces a kid who does not fit neatly into the expectations others have for him, while Garvey in the Dark (2022) continues his story as he faces new challenges. Both books are told entirely in verse.

Grimes uses the verse novel format to get inside Garvey’s head in a way that feels intimate and immediate. The poems are short and direct, letting readers move through the story quickly while still carrying emotional weight. The series has been recognized for its honest portrayal of a boy working through questions about identity, family, and belonging.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Garvey series?

There are two books in the Garvey series, published between 2016 and 2022.

What is the first book in the Garvey series?

The first book in the Garvey series is Garvey’s Choice, published in 2016.

Are the Garvey books written in verse or prose?

Both Garvey’s Choice and Garvey in the Dark are verse novels, meaning the story is told through a series of poems rather than traditional prose chapters.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order