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Author Walter Dean Myers dead at 76
Jul 03, 2014 10:05 am
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Walter Dean Myers[/caption]
Children’s book author Walter Dean Myers has died following a brief illness. News of his passing on Tues., July 1, was reported at his website. Myers was 76 years old. He wrote more than 100 books for children of all ages during a 45-year career. He was best known for his eloquent and unflinching portrayals of young African-Americans. In an interview with Hudson Talbott on WGXC in May 2012, Myers spoke of how books transmit value: PLAY (:40). Myers also spoke about the importance of reading: PLAY (:58). Myers served as the National Ambassador for Young People's Literature from 2012 to 2014. It was in that capacity that he delivered the keynote address at the 2012 Hudson Children's Book Festival. His body of work included two Newbery Honor Books, three National Book Award Finalists and six Coretta Scott King Awards. Myers lived in Jersey City, New Jersey. He is survived by his wife and two sons.
Walter Dean Myers[/caption]Children’s book author Walter Dean Myers has died following a brief illness. News of his passing on Tues., July 1, was reported at his website. Myers was 76 years old. He wrote more than 100 books for children of all ages during a 45-year career. He was best known for his eloquent and unflinching portrayals of young African-Americans. In an interview with Hudson Talbott on WGXC in May 2012, Myers spoke of how books transmit value: PLAY (:40). Myers also spoke about the importance of reading: PLAY (:58). Myers served as the National Ambassador for Young People's Literature from 2012 to 2014. It was in that capacity that he delivered the keynote address at the 2012 Hudson Children's Book Festival. His body of work included two Newbery Honor Books, three National Book Award Finalists and six Coretta Scott King Awards. Myers lived in Jersey City, New Jersey. He is survived by his wife and two sons.