Walter Dean Myers
Walter Dean Myers was an American author known for his realistic portrayals of urban Black youth. He was a two-time Newbery Honor winner and won the Coretta Scott King Award multiple times.
Works
- MonsterAccused teen uses screenplay format to reveal his innocence
- Fallen AngelsSoldier in Vietnam witnesses horror and struggles with guilt
- ScorpionsBoys in neighborhood gang pursue power leading to tragic death
- Slam!Basketball player faces pressure from peers and media attention
- HoopsBlack teenagers navigate basketball and urban survival pressures