myers, walter dean

Author Walter Dean Myers describes his childhood in Harlem in the 1940s and 1950s, discussing his loving stepmother, his problems in school, his reasons for leaving home, and his beginnings as a writer.

Discusses the life and work of the well-known author of award-winning young adult literature who grew up in Harlem as a foster child and struggled with his identity as an African American writer.

Presents the life and career of an Afro-American who grew up listening to stories and who carries on the storytelling tradition in his numerous and award-winning books.

An analysis of Myer's contribution to the genre of young adult literature and to the Black literary tradition.

An introduction to Walter Dean Myers, author of "Fast Sam, Cool Clyde, and Stuff," "Hoops," and "Monster," discussing his childhood in West Virginia and Harlem, his speech problems and troubled school years, his discovery of reading, and why he decided to write for young people.

Presents the life and career of the African-American author who grew up listening to stories and who carries on the storytelling tradition in his numerous and award-winning books.

"Read about Walter Dean Myer's life, his writing, and the awards he has received"--Provided by publisher.

Author Walter Dean Myers describes his childhood in Harlem in the 1940s and 1950s, discussing his loving stepmother, his problems in school, his reasons for leaving home, and his beginnings as a writer.