Works by Walter Dean Myers (page 4)

CHILDREN'S

Released: Dec. 30, 1991

NOW IS YOUR TIME!: THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN STRUGGLE FOR FREEDOM

by Walter Dean Myers

"For Americans of any color, he makes a notably persuasive case for doing both. (Nonfiction. 11+)"

What happens when a gifted novelist (Scorpions, 1988, Newbery Honor) chooses to write the story of his people? Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: May 1, 1992

SOMEWHERE IN THE DARKNESS

by Walter Dean Myers

"Sober, thought-provoking, rich in insight and detail: another splendid achievement. (Fiction. 12+)"

An eminent author who's excelled with both tragedy (Scorpions, 1988, Newbery Honor) and funny, lighthearted novels writes in a serious vein but offers a realistic gleam of hope. Read full book review >

Cover art for MOP, MOONDANCE, AND THE NAGASAKI KNIGHTS

CHILDREN'S

Released: Sept. 1, 1992

MOP, MOONDANCE, AND THE NAGASAKI KNIGHTS

by Walter Dean Myers

"And the intended audience will enjoy the play-by- play games and their genuinely childlike errors and successes—as well as the ongoing joke of T.J.'s overrating his own prowess. (Fiction. 8-12)"

The appealing young baseball players introduced in 1988's Me, Mop, and the Moondance Kid (about an interracial New Jersey group, including recently adopted narrator T.J., his brother Moondance, and a girl from the same orphanage who's adopted by their coach) are featured here in a tournament with teams from Mexico, Japan, and France plus their usual local rivals. Read full book review >

Cover art for THE RIGHTEOUS REVENGE OF ARTEMIS BONNER

CHILDREN'S

Released: Oct. 30, 1992

THE RIGHTEOUS REVENGE OF ARTEMIS BONNER

by Walter Dean Myers

"An entertaining yarn that could well introduce new readers to historical fiction. (Fiction. 10- 14)"

A popular, award-winning author takes a new tack with a comical western adventure la Sid Fleischman. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: Jan. 1, 1993

MALCOLM X: BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY

by Walter Dean Myers

A fervent portrait of the controversial man who "put the hard edge on the [civil rights] movement" and "scared America" with his anger. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: Oct. 30, 1993

BROWN ANGELS: AN ALBUM OF PICTURES AND VERSE

by Walter Dean Myers

"Sweet wondrous life to live" seems—well, sweet, it's also piquantly ironic in light of the struggles awaiting these promising, much-beloved children. (Poetry. 5+)"

Enchanting period photos of young African-Americans, which Myers collected from "dusty bins in antique shops, flea markets, auction houses, and museum collections." Read full book review >

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Works by Walter Dean Myers (page 4)