Walter Dean Myers

Inbunden, Engelska, 2008

Del i serien Teen Reads: Student Companions to Young Adult Literature

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Beskrivning

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.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2008-05-30
Mått:161 x 240 x 16 mm
Vikt:493 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Teen Reads: Student Companions to Young Adult Literature
Antal sidor:216
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN:9780313336287

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Mer om författaren

Myrna Dee Marler is an associate professor of English at Brigham Young University, Hawaii campus.

Recensioner i media

"Marler analyzes the life and works of the accomplished author. The first two chapters are devoted to a brief biography and the historical and cultural influences on Myers's writing. The remainder of the volume looks at his books, including comparisons of plots and characters as well as thematic development within each novel… Throughout the book, Marler emphasizes the importance of Myer's writings and their significance to teens facing socioeconomic challenges." - School Library Journal

Innehållsförteckning

PREFACE CHAPTER ONE HIS LIFE SO FAR: HARLEM, FAMILY, ENGLISH TEACHERS, AND BASKETBALL CHAPTER TWO THE GIVER THAT KEEPS ON GIVING CHAPTER THREE A HAPPY ACCIDENT: WRITING FOR YOUNG ADULTS CHAPTER FOUR BASKETBALL AND THE GAME OF LIFE CHAPTER FIVE AFRICAN-AMERICANS IN AMERICAN HISTORY CHAPTER SIX THE LIVING ROOM WAR FALLEN ANGELS (1988) CHAPTER SEVEN ITS A JUNGLE OUT THERE Monster (1999) CHAPTER EIGHT DO YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE? SHOOTER (2004) WALTER DEAN MYERS: AWARDS WALTER DEAN MYERS: BIBLIOGRAPHY WORKS CITED