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Real life characters

When asked about her favorite books, Edwards responds in terms of her favorite characters.

Walter Dean Myers: A Writer's Story

Author Walter Dean Myers (Harlem) talks about a discovery he made in childhood: that books are a path to a world beyond our own neighborhoods.

Symptoms of dyslexia

Throughout his school years, Avi’s writing was often criticized by his teachers for being “sloppy” and “careless.”

About Joanna Cole

Bruce Degen explains what he admires most about Joanna Cole’s writing.

Creating new images

Christopher Myers doesn’t like the way that black people are portrayed in the media.

Hiding Fritz

As a fun aside, Chris Van Allsburg draws this famous bull terrier into every one of his books.

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