145th Street: Short Stories
From the award-winning author of Monster, this collection of powerful and poignant stories about 145th Street—an unforgettable block in the heart of Harlem—celebrates African-American life in all of its glory.
“Myers is a master.” —The New York Times Book Review
On Harlem’s 145th Street, things happen that don’t happen anywhere else in the world.
Get to know Big Joe, who’s throwing his own funeral while he’s here to enjoy it, and everyone’s invited. Meet Kitty and Mack, teens with a love story more real than anything they’ve ever known. Follow Monkeyman, the quietest kid on the block and the last person you’d expect the Tigros gang to target. And don’t miss the block party of the year—the whole neighborhood will be there.…
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January 14, 2020Walter Dean Myers (1937-2014) was one of the premier authors of children’s books. Among his many honors are two Newbery Honor Books, Scorpions and Somewhere in the Darkness. He is also a two-time recipient of the Coretta Scott King Award for Now Is Your Time! and Fallen Angels. In addition, Myers has received the Margaret A. Edwards Award for his contribution to young adult literature. Myers was also named the 2012 National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature.
145th Street: Short Stories
Walter Dean Myers
On a Clear Day
Walter Dean Myers
Hoops
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Riot
Walter Dean Myers
What They Found
Walter Dean Myers
Best African American Fiction
Gerald Early, series editor, and E. Lynn Harris, guest editor
Monster
Walter Dean Myers
Darnell Rock Reporting
Walter Dean Myers
Me, Mop, and the Moondance Kid
Walter Dean Myers
The Young Landlords
Walter Dean Myers
Fast Sam, Cool Clyde, and Stuff
Walter Dean Myers