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Bad Boy

Bad Boy

A Memoir
BiographyBiography & Memoir
Pages
224
Published
2001
Language
English

Synopsis

Walter Dean Myers shares his early life story, from a quick-tempered boy in Harlem to a celebrated author. This memoir explores his youth in the 1940s and 50s, detailing his love for books, his struggles with class and race, and his journey to find his voice. Discover the experiences that shaped one of young people's most important literary figures.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

Thought-ProvokingReflectiveEmotionalInspiring
Coming of Age

Genres

Biography Biography & Memoir Juvenile Memoir Young Adult

About the author

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Walter Dean Myers

Walter Dean Myers was a celebrated author whose work often explored the experiences of young people. He is known for his contributions to educational literature, including the Prentice Hall Literature: Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes series.