Walter Dean Myers
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Walter Dean Myers
Summary
Walter Dean Myers is a human[1]. He was born in Martinsburg[2]. He was born on August 12, 1937[3]. He passed away in Beth Israel Medical Center[4]. He died on July 1, 2014[5]. He worked as a writer[6], novelist[7], and children's writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (281 views/month, #7,191 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Walter Dean Myers was born in Martinsburg[2].
- Walter Dean Myers died in Beth Israel Medical Center[4].
- Walter Dean Myers was born on August 12, 1937[3].
- Walter Dean Myers died on July 1, 2014[5].
- A child of Walter Dean Myers was Christopher Myers[10].
- Walter Dean Myers held citizenship in United States[11].
- Walter Dean Myers worked as a writer[6].
- Walter Dean Myers's professions included novelist[7].
- Walter Dean Myers worked as a children's writer[8].
- Walter Dean Myers's field of work was children's and young adult literature[12].
- A notable work attributed to Walter Dean Myers is Fallen Angels[13].
- A notable work attributed to Walter Dean Myers is Monster[14].
- Walter Dean Myers received the Margaret Edwards Award[15].
- Walter Dean Myers received the Michael L. Printz Award[16].
- Walter Dean Myers received the National Ambassador for Young People's Literature[17].
- Walter Dean Myers received the Children's Literature Legacy Award[18].
- Walter Dean Myers received the Coretta Scott King Award[19].
- Walter Dean Myers received the New Jersey Hall of Fame[20].
- Walter Dean Myers is recorded as male[21].
- Walter Dean Myers's instance of is recorded as human[22].
- Walter Dean Myers's military branch is recorded as United States Army[23].
- Walter Dean Myers's Commons category is recorded as Walter Dean Myers[24].
- The cause of death was disease[25].
- Walter Dean Myers's family name is recorded as Myers[26].
- Walter Dean Myers's given name is recorded as Walter[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1937-08-12[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 2014-07-01[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: faa0f7f4-c42e-451b-96d5-590835807ccb[32]
Body
Origins and Family
Walter Dean Myers was born in Martinsburg[2]. He was born on August 12, 1937[3].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[6], novelist[7], and children's writer[8]. Walter Dean Myers's field of work was children's and young adult literature[12].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Fallen Angels[13], a literary work[33] and Monster[14], a version, edition or translation[34].
Recognition
Awards received include Margaret Edwards Award[15], a literary award[35], in United States[36], founded in 1988[37]; Michael L. Printz Award[16], a literary award[38], in United States[39], founded in 2000[40]; National Ambassador for Young People's Literature[17], a title of honor[41], founded in 2008[42]; Children's Literature Legacy Award[18], a literary award[43], in United States[44], founded in 1954[45]; Coretta Scott King Award[19], a literary award[46], in United States[47], founded in 1970[48]; and New Jersey Hall of Fame[20], an award[49], in United States[50], founded in 2008[51].
Personal Life
A child of Walter Dean Myers was Christopher Myers[10].
Death and Burial
Walter Dean Myers died on July 1, 2014[5]. He passed away in Beth Israel Medical Center[4]. The cause of death was disease[25].
Why It Matters
Walter Dean Myers ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (281 views/month, #7,191 of 1,000,298).[9]
FAQs
Where was Walter Dean Myers born?
Walter Dean Myers's place of birth was Martinsburg[2].
Where did Walter Dean Myers die?
Walter Dean Myers died in Beth Israel Medical Center[4].
What did Walter Dean Myers do for work?
Walter Dean Myers worked as writer[6], novelist[7], and children's writer[8].
What awards did Walter Dean Myers receive?
Honors received include Margaret Edwards Award[15], Michael L. Printz Award[16], National Ambassador for Young People's Literature[17], and Children's Literature Legacy Award[18].