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Visits to Cuba

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Walter Dean Myers and his immersion in character research

Author Walter Dean Myers describes the research he conducts to immerse himself in his characters’ lives.

Walter Dean Myers and his "six-box" pre-writing formula

For author Walter Dean Myers, the pre-writing process is critical. Here he discusses his “six-box” formula for getting started.

Walter Dean Myers answers "Who is Kelly?"

Author Walter Dean Myers addresses a burning question about his book, Dope Sick — “Who is Kelly?!”

Walter Dean Myers discussion with teens about "Dope Sick"

In February 2009, author Walter Dean Myers met with students to discuss Dope Sick and to answer the students’ questions.

Walter Dean Myers on helping re-engage teens in their communities

How can you help re-engage teens with their communities? Author Walter Dean Myers believes literature can help teens see themselves as productive citizens.

Walter Dean Myers on how schools are using "Monster" and "Scorpion"

Author Walter Dean Myers’ shares how his books “Monster” and “Scorpion” are being used in middle and high school classrooms.

Walter Dean Myers' inspiration for "Dope Sick"

Author Walter Dean Myers discusses what inspired him to write his novel, “Dope Sick.”

Walter Dean Myers reads an excerpt from his novel “Dope Sick”

Myers, two-time Newbery Honor winner and five-time Coretta Scott King Award winner, reads an excerpt from his novel Dope Sick; a powerful story of drugs, violence—and second chances.

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Visits to Cuba

Visual storytelling

Walter Dean Myers and his immersion in character research

Walter Dean Myers and his "six-box" pre-writing formula

Walter Dean Myers answers "Who is Kelly?"

Walter Dean Myers discussion with teens about "Dope Sick"

Walter Dean Myers on helping re-engage teens in their communities

Walter Dean Myers on how schools are using "Monster" and "Scorpion"

Walter Dean Myers' inspiration for "Dope Sick"

Walter Dean Myers reads an excerpt from his novel “Dope Sick”

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