Walter Dean Myers

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This pathfinder will be useful in finding information about the African American author Walter Dean Myers

For an introduction to the topic, see:

·         http://www.walterdeanmyers.net/contact.html    

 

Key Resources at a Glance:

·         Walter Dean Myers Official Website

·         Scholastic - Walter Dean Myers Author Study

·         Houghton Mifflin Meet the Author - Walter Dean Myers

 

Reference Background

• http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/Walter_Dean_Myers.aspx
• Williams, Micheal. The African American encyclopedia."Walter Dean Myers. 4. New York: Marshal Cavendish corporation, 1993. Print
• "World Book Encyclopedia." Walter Dean Myers. 13. Chicago: Scott Fetzer Company, 2009. Print

 

Resources

Books

·         Bad boy: a memoir by  Walter Dean Myers.

Magazine Articles

·         USA Today, April 24, 2008, Bob Minzesheimer, "The Somber Realities of War Cross Generations," interview with Myers, p. 7D.

·         Gallo, Don. "A Man of Many Ideas: Walter Dean Myers." Writing! (February-March 2004): p. 10

·         McElmeel, Sharron L. "A Profile: Walter Dean Myers." Book Report (September-October 2001): p. 42

·         Brown, Jennifer M. "Walter Dean Myers Unites Two Passions." Publishers Weekly (March 22, 1999): p. 45.

Internet / Multimedia Resources

·         http://www.notablebiographies.com/news/Li-Ou/Myers-Walter-Dean.html#ixzz1sAKIcxfL

·         Walter Dean Myers:  Ambassador for Young People's Literature

·         SLJ Exclusive Interview: Walter Dean Myers, the New National Ambassador for Young People's Literature

·         Get To Know Walter Dean Myers: A List of Resources

Organizations and Special Collections

 

·         READ.GOV        http://www.read.gov/cfb/ambassador/index.html

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Foster, Marc, dir. The Kite Runner.2008. Film

Summary

Love, lies, loyalty and redemption is the recipe for this dramatic film.  If these ingredients attract your palate, then this is the film for you.  The Kite Runner is a story about the friendship of two childhood boys, Amir and Hassan, growing up in Kabul.  Amir was very wealthy and prominent and Hassan was of a very poor ethnic background and also the son of Amir's father's servant.  The Boys relationship become strained after an unfortunate occurrence.  When the country become torn, Amir and his father flee to California.  Years later, Amir returns to his old country to help his childhood friend who son is in  trouble.

Critique

I really enjoyed this film.  The emotions that this film evokes allows you to reflect on how precious life, love and friendship is really. This is a delightful film.  I recommend this film to ages 12 and up.

Connection

Let's see what others are saying about this film.

Dargis, M. (n.d.). 2007, /december,14. Retrieved from movies.nytimes.com/2007/12/14/movies/14kite.html

2012 January, 14. (n.d.). Retrieved from www.rottentomatoes.com/m/kite_runner/

Whaley, J. (2011). Where things comes back. New York: Atheneum Books for Young Readers.

Summary

If you enjoy such themes as mystery, love, and character flaws then this is certainly a must read book for you.  Cullen Witter, who lives in Lily Arkansas wonders if he will ever leave this dull town.  While he is reflecting on his life, her is faced with having to deal with the disappearance of his younger brother and a cousin who overdosed on drugs.  To make matters worse, his issues are overshadowed by the town's obsession of the reappearance of a an extinct woodpecker.  The plot is also intertwined with another theme concerning characters of a religious fervor

Critique

this novel was cleverly and intelligently written.  Whaley does a brilliant job intertwining plots.  I recommend this book to ages 13 and up.

Connection

If you are interested in this book, you would probably like these books as well.

1.  Between Shades of Gray  by Ruta Sepetys

2. The Returning  by Christine Hinwood

3. Inside out and Back Again  by Thanhha Lai

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