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Walter Dean Myers
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Walter Dean Myers, acclaimed author of African American books for children and young adults, published his first book,Where Does the Day Go?in 1969. He is most widely known for his coming-of-age novels including the Newbery Honor booksScorpions(1989) andSomewhere in the Darkness(1993). A prolific author of both fiction and nonfiction, novels and historical works examined here includeFallen Angels, The Glory Field, MonsterandShooters.
Myers has written over 70 books, the most recent also illustrated by his son Christopher. He volunteers at local schools to encourage students in their reading and writing.
Title: Walter Dean Myers
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Walter Dean Myers, acclaimed author of African American books for children and young adults, published his first book,Where Does the Day Go?in 1969.
He is most widely known for his coming-of-age novels including the Newbery Honor booksScorpions(1989) andSomewhere in the Darkness(1993).
A prolific author of both fiction and nonfiction, novels and historical works examined here includeFallen Angels, The Glory Field, MonsterandShooters.
Myers has written over 70 books, the most recent also illustrated by his son Christopher.
He volunteers at local schools to encourage students in their reading and writing.
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