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Books by Walter Dean Myers | Wonderlit

Books by Walter Dean Myers

43 books · Ages 5–18

Known for the Arrow Family Adventures and The Perry Family series, Walter Dean Myers writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 5–18, alongside 34 standalone books, exploring themes of growing up, african american heritage, history.

Series

Duel in the Desert

The Hidden Shrine

Arrow Family Adventures

2 books · Ages 8–12

Fallen Angels

Sunrise Over Fallujah

Invasion

The Perry Family

3 books · Ages 12–18

The Journal of Joshua Loper: A Black Cowboy

1 book · Ages 9–14

The Cruisers

Oh, Snap!

3 books · Ages 9–13

Standalone Books

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Won't Know 'Til I Get There

Walter Dean Myers

A graffiti prank gone wrong lands Steve and his new foster brother in a senior center, where they meet a group of feisty

Cover of The Young Landlords

The Young Landlords

Walter Dean Myers

For the teenager looking to make a difference in their neighborhood, this story explores how a group of friends balances

Cover of Somewhere in the Darkness

Somewhere in the Darkness

Walter Dean Myers

Jimmy takes a cross-country journey with the father he barely knows, searching for the truth about the man's past and th

Cover of Shadow of the Red Moon

Shadow of the Red Moon

Walter Dean Myers

Fifteen-year-old Jon flees a city under attack to search for a legendary ancient sanctuary, only to find a reality he ne

Cover of Slam!

Walter Dean Myers

Seventeen-year-old Slam Harris is a force on the basketball court, but failing grades and a quick temper threaten to sid

Cover of Harlem

Walter Dean Myers

The pulse of a community comes alive through rhythmic poetry and art that honors the music, history, and daily spirit of

Cover of Malcolm X: By Any Means Necessary

Malcolm X: By Any Means Necessary

Walter Dean Myers

From his leadership in the Nation of Islam to his final speeches, follow the journey of a man whose pursuit of justice t

Cover of At Her Majesty's Request: An African Princess in Victorian England

At Her Majesty's Request: An African Princess in Victorian England

Walter Dean Myers

An African princess saved from execution begins a new life in the royal court of Queen Victoria in this fascinating true

Cover of Amistad: A Long Road to Freedom

Amistad: A Long Road to Freedom

Walter Dean Myers

Follow the harrowing journey of the Amistad captives from their uprising at sea to the landmark Supreme Court trial that

Cover of The Greatest: Muhammad Ali

The Greatest: Muhammad Ali

Walter Dean Myers

For the young reader who wants to understand how a sports hero becomes a cultural icon through grit, conviction, and sta

Cover of Monster

Walter Dean Myers

Sixteen-year-old Steve Harmon processes his murder trial from a prison cell, documenting the courtroom drama through the

Cover of A Time to Love: Stories from the Old Testament

A Time to Love: Stories from the Old Testament

Walter Dean Myers

For the reader seeking to understand the human heart behind ancient scripture, these stories bring the relatable emotion

Cover of Antarctica: Journeys to the South Pole

Antarctica: Journeys to the South Pole

Walter Dean Myers

For the child who thrives on true tales of grit, this history of Antarctic exploration reveals the incredible perseveran

Cover of Harlem Summer

Walter Dean Myers

It is 1925 in Harlem, and sixteen-year-old Mark Purvis is balancing a jazz band, a job at a literary magazine, and a dan

Cover of Amiri and Odette: A Love Story

Amiri and Odette: A Love Story

Walter Dean Myers

The classic Swan Lake ballet transforms into a modern urban love story told in verse, set amidst the grit and rhythm of

Cover of Riot

Walter Dean Myers

Fifteen-year-old Claire is caught in the middle of the 1863 draft riots, forced to confront the violent tensions between

Cover of Jazz

Walter Dean Myers

For children who love to tap their toes and move to the beat, these rhythmic poems explore the soulful history and vibra

Cover of Autobiography of My Dead Brother

Autobiography of My Dead Brother

Walter Dean Myers

For the teen navigating the heartbreak of watching a childhood friend drift toward a dangerous path and the struggle to

Cover of Motown and Didi

Motown and Didi

Walter Dean Myers

For the teenager navigating the weight of family responsibility and the search for safety in a neighborhood facing the h

Cover of Shooter

Walter Dean Myers

For parents and educators navigating the complex aftermath of school violence and the quiet signals of teenagers in cris

Cover of On a Clear Day

Walter Dean Myers

For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of labels and the complex search for truth within a system that has already

Cover of Kick

Walter Dean Myers, Ross Workman

For the teen struggling with the weight of a bad decision, this alternating story explores accountability and the messy

Cover of All the Right Stuff

All the Right Stuff

Walter Dean Myers

For the teenager grappling with big questions about life, loss, and how to do the right thing when the world feels unfai

Cover of The Blues of Flats Brown

The Blues of Flats Brown

Walter Dean Myers

For the child who needs to know that their unique voice and talents can be a ticket to freedom and a way to process life

Cover of Patrol: An American Soldier in Vietnam

Patrol: An American Soldier in Vietnam

Walter Dean Myers

For the young reader grappling with the complex reality of war, this poetic journey follows a soldier discovering the sh

Cover of Lockdown

Walter Dean Myers

Reese is trapped in a juvenile facility, but a work program at a senior home offers a slim hope of proving he is more th

Cover of Bad Boy: A Memoir

Bad Boy: A Memoir

Walter Dean Myers

Young Walter hides library books in brown paper bags to avoid teasing while navigating the complex streets and racial st

Cover of Blues Journey

Walter Dean Myers

For the child exploring how music can express deep feelings like sadness, hope, and resilience, this poetic tribute hono

Cover of The Glory Field

The Glory Field

Walter Dean Myers

For the reader exploring how the threads of the past shape the present, this multigenerational epic follows one family's

Cover of The Dream Bearer

The Dream Bearer

Walter Dean Myers

David encounters a mysterious old man in his neighborhood whose stories help him find a new way to understand his own fa

Cover of Fast Sam, Cool Clyde, and Stuff

Fast Sam, Cool Clyde, and Stuff

Walter Dean Myers

For the child navigating the complex social waters of middle school and looking for a place to belong in a new neighborh

Cover of Darius and Twig

Darius and Twig

Walter Dean Myers

For the teenager striving to build a future through their talents while navigating the intense pressures and loyalties o

Cover of Now Is Your Time! The African-American Struggle for Freedom

Now Is Your Time! The African-American Struggle for Freedom

Walter Dean Myers

For the young reader seeking to understand the roots of systemic struggle and the triumph of the human spirit through th

Cover of Here in Harlem: Poems in Many Voices

Here in Harlem: Poems in Many Voices

Walter Dean Myers

For the young reader seeking to understand their roots, this collection of voices captures the heartbeat, history, and v

By Age Range

Jazz

The Blues of Flats Brown

The Hidden Shrine

Duel in the Desert

Won't Know 'Til I Get There

The Hidden Shrine

Duel in the Desert

Won't Know 'Til I Get There

Common Themes

Growing Up African American Heritage History Justice & Fairness Writing & Storytelling Resilience & Perseverance Self-Confidence & Identity Fear & Bravery

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Great Women of the American Revolution

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Hey You! An Empowering Celebration of Growing Up Black

Hey You! An Empowering Celebration of Growing Up Black

March: Book Two

March: Book Two

Bessie Coleman: Bold Pilot Who Gave Women Wings

Bessie Coleman: Bold Pilot Who Gave Women Wings