Author Gives His Writing Formula to Teens

Acclaimed author Walter Dean Myers knows how to tell a story.

7/15/2012|Updated: 10/1/2015

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ATLANTA—Acclaimed author Walter Dean Myers knows how to tell a story. He knows more than that–he knows how to fascinate a large group of teenagers. When he gave a July 11 writing workshop for ages 13 to 15, it was standing room only.

Myers is tall and gracious. He is a serious artist who broke new ground in American letters, exploring the experiences of African American young people and winning multiple awards.

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Mary Silver

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Mary Silver writes columns, grows herbs, hikes, and admires the sky. She likes critters, and thinks the best part of being a journalist is learning new stuff all the time. She has a Masters from Emory University, serves on the board of the Georgia chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, and belongs to the Association of Health Care Journalists.