Burshtein, Karen.

Walter Dean Myers / Karen Burshtein. - 1st ed. - New York : Rosen Pub. Group, 2003. - 112 p. ; 21 cm. - Library of author biographies .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Discusses the life and work of the well-known author of award-winning young adult literature who grew up in Harlem as a foster child and struggled with his identity as an African American writer.

ISBN: 0823940209 (library binding)

LCCN: 2003000635

Subjects--Personal Names:
Myers, Walter Dean, 1937-
Myers, Walter Dean, 1937-

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Authors, American--20th century--Biography.
African American authors--Biography.
Young adult literature--Authorship.
Authors, American.
African Americans--Biography.
Authorship.

LC Class. No.: PS3563.Y48 / Z59 2003

Dewey Class. No.: 813/.54 B