Bad boy: a memoir
A classic memoir that's gripping, funny, and ultimately unforgettable from the bestselling former National Ambassador of Books for Young People. A strong choice for summer reading—an engaging and powerful autobiographical exploration of growing up a so-called "bad boy" in Harlem in the 1940s.
As a boy, Myers was quick-tempered and physically strong, always ready for a fight. He also read voraciously—he would check out books from the library and carry them home, hidden in brown paper bags in order to avoid other boys' teasing. He aspired to be a writer (and he eventually succeeded).
But as his hope for a successful future diminished, the values he had been taught at home, in school, and in his community seemed worthless, and he turned to the streets and to his books for comfort.
Don't miss this memoir by New York Times bestselling author Walter Dean Myers, one of the most important voices of our time.
African American authors -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
African Americans
African Americans -- Biography
Authors, American
Authors, American -- 20th century -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
Authorship
Biography
Biography & Autobiography
Childhood and youth
Children's stories
Children's stories -- Authorship -- Juvenile literature
Electronic books
Geography
Literature
Multi-Cultural
Myers, Walter Dean
Myers, Walter Dean, -- 1937-2014 -- Childhood and youth
Myers, Walter Dean, -- 1937-2014 -- Childhood and youth -- Juvenile literature
Peer pressure
People
Social action
United States
Young Adult Nonfiction
9780061974939
9780060295240
9780060295233
9780060839161
Level 6.5, 8 Points
Grouping Information
Grouped Work ID | 3b2cda9a-db8a-ca8e-a3af-8795974f0476 |
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Grouping Title | bad boy |
Grouping Author | walter dean myers |
Grouping Category | book |
Grouping Language | English (eng) |
Last Grouping Update | 2024-04-28 22:53:10PM |
Last Indexed | 2024-04-28 22:55:27PM |
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A classic memoir that's gripping, funny, and ultimately unforgettable from the bestselling former National Ambassador of Books for Young People. A strong choice for summer reading—an engaging and powerful autobiographical exploration of growing up a so-called "bad boy" in Harlem in the 1940s.
As a boy, Myers was quick-tempered and physically strong, always ready for a fight. He also read voraciously—he would check out books from the library and carry them home, hidden in brown paper bags in order to avoid other boys' teasing. He aspired to be a writer (and he eventually succeeded).
But as his hope for a successful future diminished, the values he had been taught at home, in school, and in his community seemed worthless, and he turned to the streets and to his books for comfort.
Don't miss this memoir by New York Times bestselling author Walter Dean Myers, one of the most important voices of our time.
Books
eBook
eAudiobook
eBook
9780060295240
9780060839161
9780061974939
9780064472883
LEAP 28 Day Children's Books
YA BOOK
2005
2009
HarperCollins Publishers
African Americans -- Biography
Authors, American
Authors, American -- 20th century -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
Biography
Children's stories -- Authorship -- Juvenile literature
Electronic books
Geography
Literature
Myers, Walter Dean, -- 1937-2014 -- Childhood and youth
Myers, Walter Dean, -- 1937-2014 -- Childhood and youth -- Juvenile literature
Peer pressure
People
Social action
United States
Bad Boy A Memoir
Bad Boy [electronic resource] / Walter Dean Myers
Bad boy : a memoir / by Walter Dean Myers
African Americans
Authors, American
Authorship
Biography
Biography & Autobiography
Childhood and youth
Children's stories
Electronic books
Geography
Literature
Multi-Cultural
Myers, Walter Dean
Peer pressure
People
Social action
Young Adult Nonfiction
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