{"product_id":"bad-boy-a-memoir-isbn-9780064472883","title":"Bad Boy: A Memoir","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA classic memoir that's gripping, funny, and ultimately unforgettable from the bestselling former National Ambassador of Books for Young People. A strong choice for summer reading—an engaging and powerful autobiographical exploration \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eof growing up a so-called \"bad boy\" in Harlem in the 1940s.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a boy, Myers was quick-tempered and physically strong, always ready for a fight. He also read voraciously—he would check out books from the library and carry them home, hidden in brown paper bags in order to avoid other boys' teasing. He aspired to be a writer (and he eventually succeeded).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut as his hope for a successful future diminished, the values he had been taught at home, in school, and in his community seemed worthless, and he turned to the streets and to his books for comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon’t miss this memoir by \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e bestselling author Walter Dean Myers, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eone of the most important voices of our time. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“A powerful read. Will make the reader laugh out loud \u0026amp; sigh with satisfaction.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eVoice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“[From] one of the most important writers of children’s books [comes a] glimpse into his own childhood [that] is wonderfully valuable, fascinating…inspiring.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Myers paints a fascinating picture of his childhood growing up in Harlem in the 1940s.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“[A] superb memoir. Young writers will find inspiration here.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A thoughtful, cautionary and inspiring tale.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChicago Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This memoir joins the ranks of stellar literary autobiographies, such as Fleischman’s Abracadabra Kid and Zindel’s Pigman and Me.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quill Tree Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44887508353253,"sku":"NP9780064472883","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780064472883.jpg?v=1730226255","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/bad-boy-a-memoir-isbn-9780064472883","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}