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WALTER DEAN MYERS DIGITAL PORTFOLIO
The Walter Dean Myers Portfolio contains teaching ideas for both Bad
Boy and
Monster, as well as background information on Walter Dean Myers.
Note about referenced articles: Due to copyright concerns, we are unable to provide live links to most of the journal and newspaper articles listed in the Censorship Portfolio. We are attempting to get copyright clearance whenever possible. Many schools and libraries should have electronic access to the referenced articles.
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teaching ideas for Walter Dean Myers books, Bad Boy or Monster,
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Information about Walter Dean Myers
Internet links:
Walter Dean Myers, on his life and writing. From the HarperChildren's website.
Walter Dean Myers speech on 9/8/01, at Bookfest 01. Webcast of the author talking about writing his memoir, Bad Boy.
Articles:
- McElmeel, Sharron . A Profile: Walter Dean Myers . The Book Report . September/October 2001. p.42-45.
- On Walter Dean Myers and writing
- Myers, Melinda . Former Bad Boy Taps Into Youth's Minds . Milwaukee Journal Sentinel . May 26, 2002.
- Interview with Walter Dean Myers on researching Monster and writing Bad Boy
- Ryan, Laura T. Youth Author Has Reasons to Write. Syracuse Post-Standard. April 21, 2005
- Interview with Myers on writing
- Shapiro, Stephanie. Getting the Drift. Baltimore Sun . January 29, 2000
- Sutton, Roger . Threads in Our Cultural Fabric. School Library Journal. June 1994. p. 24-28.
- Interview with Myers on writing and winning the Margaret Edwards Award
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