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Intro to Author Walter Dean Myers

Intro to Author Walter Dean Myers. birth. August 12, 1937 Martinsburg, WV George & Mary . childhood. Had 3 sisters & 2 brothers Biological mother passed away giving birth to his younger sister George married Florence, but eventually divorced. childhood.

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Intro to Author Walter Dean Myers

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  1. Intro to AuthorWalter Dean Myers

  2. birth • August 12, 1937 • Martinsburg, WV • George & Mary

  3. childhood • Had 3 sisters & 2 brothers • Biological mother passed away giving birth to his younger sister • George married Florence, but eventually divorced

  4. childhood • Florence remarried Herbert Dean; they adopted Walter • Lived in Harlem, NY • Had a speech impediment

  5. childhood • Loving family; Had 2 step-sisters • Florence was an alcoholic • Centered around neighborhood and church--Neighborhood = protection; Church = guidance

  6. education • Smart, but not considered a good student • Loved reading & writing • Reading & writing made him different from his peers

  7. education • Most of authors he read were British and white • High school drop-out • Joined the army @ 17 y/o

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