Books by Walter Dean Myers

While camping in the Moroccan desert, brothers Chris and his sibling become amateur detectives, determined to uncover wh

When Steve's plan to impress his new foster brother goes wrong, he and his friends end up serving time at an old-age hom

For young adults grappling with the harsh realities of war, prejudice, and loss, this book offers a raw and unforgettabl

Jimmy Little's estranged father, Crab, appears after years in prison, taking Jimmy on a cross-country journey to confron

Sixteen-year-old Greg "Slam" Harris is a basketball phenom, but his struggles in the classroom and with authority threat

Walter Dean Myers' powerful poem, paired with Christopher Myers' bold art, vividly brings to life the rich culture, hist

In 1871, Joshua Loper, a young Black cowboy, embarks on his first cattle drive, recording his experiences in a journal.

In 1839, Africans on the slave ship Amistad revolted, seeking freedom. Instead, they faced trial in the United States. T

For the teen grappling with questions of identity, guilt, and justice, this book offers a raw look at a young man naviga

In 1925 Harlem, 16-year-old Mark Purvis wants to jam with his jazz band but gets a summer job at a prominent magazine. H

Walter Dean Myers reimagines Swan Lake in a modern, urban setting, telling the love story of Amiri and Odette through po

Robin Perry joins the Army and travels to Iraq, where he faces the complexities of war and discovers the true meaning of

Zander's play puts Da Vinci Academy in the spotlight, leading to a major opportunity for LaShonda's costume designs. She