Walter Dean Myers

Born in Martinsburg, West Virginia.

Aug 12, 1937

Myers, Walter D. "About Walter Dean Myers." Walter Dean Myers. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Dec. 2014.

Mother's death, when he was only two, Influenced Him to Read.

Jan 1, 1939

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Myers, Walter D. "About Walter Dean Myers." Walter Dean Myers. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Dec. 2014.

High School English Teacher influenced him to keep writing.

Dec 1, 1953

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Myers, Walter D. "About Walter Dean Myers." Walter Dean Myers. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Dec. 2014.

Joined Army on 17th Birthday.

Aug 12, 1954

Myers, Walter D. "About Walter Dean Myers." Walter Dean Myers. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Dec. 2014.

First Book - Fast Sam, Cool Clyde, and Stuff.

Jan 1, 1975

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Myers, Walter D. "Bibliography." Walter Dean Myers. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Dec. 2014.

Earned a Bachelor's Degree from Empire State College.

Jan 1, 1984

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Carlson, Ann D. "Myers, Walter Dean." World Book Advanced. World Book, 2014. Web. 17 Dec. 2014.

Slam! Book I read by Walter Dean Myers.

Dec 31, 1996

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Carlson, Ann D. "Myers, Walter Dean." World Book Advanced. World Book, 2014. Web. 17 Dec. 2014.

Monster - Got Nominated for National Book Award.

Dec 31, 1999

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Carlson, Ann D. "Myers, Walter Dean." World Book Advanced. World Book, 2014. Web. 17 Dec. 2014.

Death of Walter Dean Myers

Jul 1, 2014

Carlson, Ann D. "Myers, Walter Dean." World Book Advanced. World Book, 2014. Web. 15 Dec. 2014.

Last Book - On A Clear Day. Published after his Death.

Dec 1, 2014

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Carlson, Ann D. "Myers, Walter Dean." World Book Advanced. World Book, 2014. Web. 17 Dec. 2014.