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Walter Dean Myers Award for Outstanding Children’s Literature

The Walter Dean Myers Award for Outstanding Children’s Literature, also known as “The Walter,” celebrates the legacy of author Walter Dean Myers (1937-2014). Awarded annually to recognize diverse authors (or co-authors) whose works feature diverse main characters and address diversity in a meaningful way. We Need Diverse Books defines “diverse” to be one or more of the following: a person of color, Native American, LGBTQIA, a person with a disability, and/or a member of a marginalized religious or cultural minority in the United States.

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All My Rage
All My Rage
All My Rage By Tahir, Sabaa
Book - 2022 Honor, Teen, 2023
Nominees: Sabaa Tahir
Teen Fiction Book
In-library use only at this time in some locations
Place hold
Choosing Brave
Choosing Brave
Choosing Brave How Mamie Till-Mobley and Emmett Till Sparked the Civil Rights Movement By Joy, Angela, 1975-
Book - 2022 Winner, Younger Readers, 2023
Nominees: Angela Joy and Janelle Washington
Children's Nonfiction Book (Biography)
Available in some locations
Place hold
Man Made Monsters
Man Made Monsters
Man Made Monsters By Rogers, Andrea L.
Book - 2022 Winner, Teen, 2023
Nominees: Andrea L. Rogers and Jeff Edwards
Teen Fiction Book
Available in some locations
Place hold
Star Child
Star Child
Star Child A Biographical Constellation of Octavia Estelle Butler By Zoboi, Ibi Aanu
Book - 2022 Honor, Younger Readers, 2023
Nominees: Ibi Zoboi
Children's Nonfiction Book
Available in some locations
Place hold
The Last Mapmaker
The Last Mapmaker
The Last Mapmaker By Soontornvat, Christina
Book - 2022 Honor, Younger Readers, 2023
Nominees: Christina Soontornvat
Children's Fiction Book
Available in some locations
Place hold
The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School
The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School
The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School By Reyes, Sonora
Book - 2022 Honor, Teen, 2023
Nominees: Sonora Reyes
Teen Fiction Book
In-library use only at this time in some locations
Place hold
Borders
Borders
Borders By King, Thomas, 1943-
Graphic Novel - 2021 Honor, Younger Readers, 2022
Nominees: Thomas King and Natasha Donovan
Children's Graphic Novel
Available in some locations
Place hold
Firekeeper's Daughter
Firekeeper's Daughter
Firekeeper's Daughter By Boulley, Angeline
Book - 2021 Winner, Teen, 2022
Nominees: Angeline Boulley
Teen Fiction Book
Available in some locations
Place hold
Last Night at the Telegraph Club
Last Night at the Telegraph Club
Last Night at the Telegraph Club By Lo, Malinda
Book - 2021 Honor, Teen, 2022
Nominees: Malinda Lo
Teen Fiction Book
Available in some locations
Place hold
Red, White, and Whole
Red, White, and Whole
Red, White, and Whole By LaRocca, Rajani
Book - 2021 Winner, Younger Readers, 2022
Nominees: Rajani LaRocca
Children's Fiction Book
Available in some locations
Place hold
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