| Walter Dean Myers Contributor(s): Marler, Myrna Dee (Author) |
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ISBN: 0313336288 ISBN-13: 9780313336287 Publisher: Greenwood OUR PRICE: $54.45 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2008 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Children's & Young Adult Literature - Literary Criticism | American - African American |
| Dewey: 813.54 |
| LCCN: 2008010070 |
| Series: Teen Reads: Student Companions to Young Adult Literature |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.4" W x 9.3" (1.05 lbs) 216 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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 books Scorpions (1989) and Somewhere in the Darkness (1993). A prolific author of both fiction and nonfiction, novels and historical works examined here include Fallen Angels, The Glory Field, Monster and Shooters. 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. |
