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Grades: 7 - 12
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A classic memoir that is 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.
Show full descriptionAs 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 eventually succeeded).
Don't miss this memoir by New York Times bestselling author Walter Dean Myers
Themes
Creative Writing , Determination and Perseverance , Prejudice and Racism , Black Stories , Exclusive EditionsCategory
Reading ClubSome mature content; more suitable for older readers.