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Walter Dean Myers

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When we think of war, the tendency is to picture young soldiers only in their military roles. To a large extent this dehumanizes the soldiers and makes it easier for society to commit them to combat.

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I live intimately with my characters before starting a book. I cut out pictures of them for my wall. I do time lines for each major character and a time line for the entire novel: What is going on in the world as my characters struggle with their problems?

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We need to tell young people that America was built by men and women of all colors and that the future of this country is dependent on the participation of all of our citizens.

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June 13, 2024

We need to tell young people that America was built by men and women of all colors and that the future of this country is dependent on the participation of all of our citizens.

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June 13, 2024

I live intimately with my characters before starting a book. I cut out pictures of them for my wall. I do time lines for each major character and a time line for the entire novel: What is going on in the world as my characters struggle with their problems?

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