An Interview With Walter Dean Myers on Writing and Race
Walter Dean Myers
As a teen, Myers found few books with characters who shared his own experiences as a young African-American man in Harlem. He discusses the implicit message this absence sent, as well as his own efforts to feature minority characters.
Author - Walter Dean Myers.
Narrator - Walter Dean Myers.
Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.
Location:
United States
Networks:
Walter Dean Myers
Walter Dean Myers' Second Chance Initiative
NewsHour Productions
English Audiobooks
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Description:
As a teen, Myers found few books with characters who shared his own experiences as a young African-American man in Harlem. He discusses the implicit message this absence sent, as well as his own efforts to feature minority characters. Author - Walter Dean Myers. Narrator - Walter Dean Myers. Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.
Language:
English
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