Walter Dean Myers
American children's book author (1937–2014)
Biography
Walter Dean Myers (born Walter Milton Myers; August 12, 1937 – July 1, 2014) was an American writer best known for young adult literature. He was born in Martinsburg, West Virginia, and raised in Harlem, New York City. A difficult childhood inspired him to write, and his teachers encouraged writing as a way to express himself. Myers wrote more than one hundred books, including picture books and nonfiction. He won the Coretta Scott King Award for African-American authors five times. His 1988 novel Fallen Angels is one of the books most frequently challenged in the U.S. due to its adult language and its realistic portrayal of the Vietnam War.
Myers served as the third U.S. National Ambassador for Young People's Literature from 2012 to 2013. He also served on the Board of Advisors of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI).
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Career highlights
Notable works
- Fallen Angels
- Monster
Family
- Children
- Christopher Myers
Awards & honours (6)
- Margaret Edwards Award
- Michael L. Printz Award
- National Ambassador for Young People's Literature
- Children's Literature Legacy Award
- Coretta Scott King Award
- New Jersey Hall of Fame
Quick answers about Walter Dean Myers
- How old was Walter Dean Myers?
- Walter Dean Myers died on July 1, 2014 at the age of 76.
- When is Walter Dean Myers's birthday?
- Walter Dean Myers was born on August 12, 1937.
- Where was Walter Dean Myers born?
- Walter Dean Myers was born in Martinsburg.
- What is Walter Dean Myers's zodiac sign?
- Walter Dean Myers's zodiac sign is Leo.
- What is Walter Dean Myers's nationality?
- Walter Dean Myers is a citizen of United States.
- What does Walter Dean Myers do?
- Walter Dean Myers is known as writer, novelist, children's writer, young adult author.
- How many children did Walter Dean Myers have?
- Wikidata lists 1 child of Walter Dean Myers.
