This contemporary biography series profiles the lives of some of today's most prominent newsmakers; whether covering contributions and achievements or notorious deeds, books in this series examine why these well-known people garner public attention.; This title covers the life of children's and young adult author Walter Dean Myers. The book spans Myers troubled childhood in Harlem, through his rise as an editor at a publishing house, and finally delves into his work as an author. The title shows how M; Offering insight into the lives of people who have made an impact in the modern era, People in the News volumes are sure to be of interest to students researching current topics and popular culture. Through quotations from the individual profiled as well.