“I think we all have blocks between us and the best version of ourselves, whether it's shyness, insecurity, anxiety, whether it's a physical block, and the story of a person overcoming that block to their best self. It's truly inspiring because I think all of us are engaged in that every day.” The memoir Bad Boy, by Walter Dean Myers, takes place in Harlem, New York. It is about Walter Dean Myers when he is a child and teenager. It tells ways of how he overcomes his struggles as an African American with speech problems and financial issues. Bad Boy is an amazing memoir filled with inspiring and intriguing events that everyone can learn something from.
Walter Dean Myers was born on August 12, 1937 in Martinsburg, West Virginia. Walter specializes in young adult literature, and he was the first African American to be the Ambassador of
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He has written over 100 biographies, novels, and other literary works that are all based off of something involved with his life. For example, most of his books take place in Harlem, where he grew up. He has won many awards for all these works of literature. Mr. Myers has one child, Christopher Myers. Unfortunately, Mr. Myers was taken to a better place on July 1st, 2014 in Manhattan, New York. He left behind a life that will be cherished, remembered, and celebrated for eternity.
As a child, Walter is usually irate and belligerent. However, he loves to read and write. He knows that kids might make fun of him for enjoying the subjects of reading and writing, so he tries to keep it a secret. He does this by taking books home from the library in a brown paper bag and not telling anyone about his secret