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MYERS, Walter Dean.
- Source :
- Continuum Encyclopedia of Children's Literature; Letter M, p571-572, 2p
- Publication Year :
- 2003
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Abstract
- This article features author Walter Dean Myers of Martinsburg, West Virginia. Myers is an award-winning author of books for children and young adults. His mother died when he was 2 years old and was adopted by Herbert and Florence Dean. The Deans fostered a love of reading in Myers. Reading and writing became a tool of rmYers to overcome many difficulties. Myers is best known for his young adult literature. His novels are an optimistic, yet realistic look at life in an urban setting.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISBNs :
- 9780826415165
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Continuum Encyclopedia of Children's Literature
- Publication Type :
- Reference
- Accession number :
- 18776525