Walter Dean Myers Biography

Where was Walter Dean Myers born?

• Miami, Florida, USA

• Martinsburg, West Virginia, USA

• Dallas, Texas, USA

• Chicago, Illinois, USA

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What year was Walter Dean Myers born?

• 1945

• 1952

• 1937

• 1960

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What was Walter Dean Myers known for?

• Professional athlete

• Famous astronaut

• Renowned chef

• Prolific author of young adult literature

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What genre of books did Walter Dean Myers primarily write?

• Biography

• Romance

• Science Fiction

• Young Adult Fiction

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Which award did Walter Dean Myers win multiple times for his work?

• Nobel Prize in Literature

• Newbery Honor Award

• Pulitzer Prize

• Coretta Scott King Award

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What was the title of Walter Dean Myers' first book?

• Where Does the Day Go?

• The Dream Bearer

• Monster

• When the Sun Comes Out

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In what year did Walter Dean Myers pass away?

• 2014

• 2012

• 2016

• 2018

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What inspired Walter Dean Myers to start writing?

• Fear of failure and lack of confidence

• Desire for fame and recognition

• Love for reading and lack of diverse literature

• Pressure from family and friends

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What was Walter Dean Myers' writing style characterized by?

• Romantic poetry focusing on nature

• Historical fiction centered around European royalty

• Realistic portrayal of urban life, focusing on the struggles of African American youth

• Science fiction novels set in space

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How did Walter Dean Myers contribute to promoting literacy among young people?

• By organizing a national spelling bee competition

• By inventing a new form of writing utensil for children

• Through writing books targeted towards young readers and advocating for diverse representation in literature.

• Through hosting a podcast about literacy for adults

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