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Walter Dean Myers
Walter Dean Myers
When was Walter born?
He was born on Thursday, August 12, 1937, in Martinsburg, West Virginia.
Walter Dean Myers suffered a tragedy in his life that forced him to move. Where did he move and why did he have to move there?
He had to move from Martinsburg, Vest Virginia to Harlem, New York. After his mother died while giving birth to his sister, his father's first wife, Florence, adopted him into her family. He had to move to Harlem because that is where the Dean family lived.
Where does Walter Dean Myers currently live?
Walter currently lives in Jersey City, New Jersey with his family.
Where is Harlem located?
Harlem is located in New York. It is a subdivision in northern Manhattan bordering The Harlem and the East River.
Why did so many African Americans move to Harlem?
Many people moved to Harlem because of the Harlem Renaissance. People moved north to Harlem to escape oppression in the south. Oppression is prolonged, cruel, or unjust treatment or control.
Did Walter Dean Myers complete high school?
No, he did not complete high school. He decided to join the ARMY at age 17.
Why did Walter Dean Myers to write?
When Walter was in school, a teacher recognized his writing and told him to keep on writing, no matter what happened to him. He also had a speech impediment. He took on an interest of writing short stories and poetry. He gained an interest in reading.
Where does Myers get his ideas for his stories?
He gets many of his ideas from his own life. He also gets ideas from his love of basketball and what his childhood was like in Harlem.
What was the turning point in Myer's career?
The turning point in his career was when he won a contest run by the Council of Interracial Books for Children with his book "Where Does a Day Go?" in 1969.