Walter Dean Myers Award for Outstanding Children's Literature
The novel, "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely received the inaugural Walter Dean Myers Award for outstanding children's literature in a young adult category. The award, to be known as "The Walter," is given in honor of children's author, Walter Dean Myers (1937-2014). Myers was the third National Ambassador for Young People's Literature and a champion of diverse literature. Two other books honored included "Enchanted Air: Two Cultures, Two Wings" by Margarita Engel and "X" by Kekla Magoon and Ilyasah Shabazz. Speakers included author Ellen Oh, Acting Librarian of Congress David Mao, author/illustrator Christopher Myers (Walter's son) and author Jon Scieszka, the first National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. For transcript and more information, visit www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=7852
