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Which award did Fallen Angels win in 1988?
Which award did Fallen Angels win in 1988?
Where was Walter Dean Myers born?
Where was Walter Dean Myers born?
Why was Fallen Angels listed as one of the most frequently challenged books?
Why was Fallen Angels listed as one of the most frequently challenged books?
What was Walter Dean Myers's childhood like?
What was Walter Dean Myers's childhood like?
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What difficulty did Walter Dean Myers face in communicating with others?
What difficulty did Walter Dean Myers face in communicating with others?
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Study Notes
Fallen Angels and Walter Dean Myers
- Fallen Angels won the Coretta Scott King Award in 1988.
- Walter Dean Myers was born in Martinsburg, West Virginia.
- Fallen Angels was listed as one of the most frequently challenged books due to its depiction of violence, strong language, and mature themes.
- Walter Dean Myers's childhood was marked by poverty and a difficult home life, which influenced his writing.
- Walter Dean Myers faced difficulty in communicating with others due to a stutter, which led to feelings of isolation and low self-esteem.
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Test your knowledge on Walter Dean Myers and his novel "Fallen Angels" in this quiz! Explore the influence of the author's military experience on his writing and discover why this young-adult book has faced challenges.
