1937-2014
WALTER DEAN MYERS was one of the premier authors of children's
books. Random House Children's Books is the publisher of many of
his titles, including On a Clear Day, 145th Street- Short Stories,
Hoops, The Outside Shot, and What They Found- Love on 145th Street.
Among his many honors are Monster, the first Printz award winner
and two Newbery Honor Books, Scorpions and Somewhere in the
Darkness. He is also a two-time recipient of the Coretta Scott King
Award, for Now Is Your Time! and Fallen Angels. In addition, Myers
has received the Margaret A. Edwards Award for his contribution to
young adult literature. Myers was also named the 2012-2013 National
Ambassador for Young People's Literature.
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