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Walter Dean Myers (born Walter Milton Myers; August 12, 1937 – July 1, 2014) was an American writer of children's books best known for young adult literature. He was born in Martinsburg, West Virginia , but was raised in Harlem , New York City .
Love That Dog is a free verse piece written by Sharon Creech and published by HarperCollins. It is written in diary format, in the perspective of a young boy who resists poetry assignments from his teacher. [1] The author drew inspiration from Walter Dean Myers' poem, Love That Boy. [2]
The Walter Dean Myers Award for Outstanding Children's Literature, known as "The Walters,” was created by the American nonprofit We Need Diverse Books (WNDB) in 2014, and the inaugural award was presented in 2016. [1]
The Journal of Biddy Owens: The Negro Leagues, Birmingham, Alabama, 1948 by Walter Dean Myers (April 2001) The Journal of Jesse Smoke: A Cherokee Boy, The Trail of Tears, 1838 by Joseph Bruchac (June 2001) The Journal of Douglas Allen Deeds: The Donner Party Expedition, 1846 by Rodman Philbrick (November 2001)
Walter Dean Myers (1937–2014), African American author of young adult literature; Walter Kendall Myers (born 1937), spy for Cuba who worked for the United States State Department; Walter Myers (physician) (1872–1901), British physician, toxicologist and parasitologist; Walter Myers Jr. (1914–1967), Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court
One teen girl. Two brothers. A tale as old as time. The new teen drama "My Life with the Walter Boys" landed on Netflix Dec. 7. The trailer alone had viewers comparing the series to familiar shows ...
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[1] and the New York Public Library called it "a fun, relaxing read." [2] Fast Sam has also been reviewed by Common Sense Media, [3] and the School Library Journal. [4] The Washington Post included Fast Sam in its list of recommended books celebrating the black experience. [5] It also received a 1976 Coretta Scott King Award author honor. [6]