Monster Resources

Basketball, church, construction, writing… What do all these things have in common? Find out when you read what Walter Dean Myers says about his life. Then browse the rest of his website for books and links.

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Click here to check out info on the real New York Criminal Justice System. What reforms are being made today?

When it comes to school shootings, who should take the blame? This film is shot like a documentary. It's not Monster, but it's based on a similar novel by Walter Dean Myers.

Myers didn't even finish high school—but he wants to bring books to the world. Check out the article to see what he wants to change in the literary world.

Does Myers play an instrument? Where does he get idea for his books? Which is his fave basketball team? Read this interview and find out.

Come one, come all—this site includes tons of Walter Dean Myers podcasts and videos. He's talking writing process, ideas, race, and to teens in schools.

Walter Dean Myers gives us the skinny about why reading is essential, how writing and reading saved his life, and why he writes what he does. Warning: you will be inspired.

Shmoop loves this photo of Walter Dean Myers in the neighborhood he loves to write about.

Who can resist this face? It's Myers as a kid, and we officially want to pinch his cheeks.

Can't forget the book jacket! This is the most famous one.