Christopher Myers

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Christopher Myers is an award-winning author and illustrator of children's books. In 1998, Myers won a Caldecott Honor for his illustrations in Harlem.^[1] The following year, he wrote and illustrated Black Cat, a book that received a Coretta Scott King Award (2000).^[2] In addition to writing and illustrating his own stories, Myers often illustrates books written by his father, award-winning author Walter Dean Myers.Christopher's books also include lies and other tall tales.

Early Childhood

Christopher Dean Myers (Nicknamed Chris) was raised by Walter Dean Myers, an author of the books Harlem and Monster. Christopher started school early, at the age of 2. He started reading when he was 4. By the age of 10, he won numerous art awards for the best drawings. By the age of 15, he was illustrating his father's books.

References

↑ "Caldecott Medal & Honor Books, 1938-Present". American Library Association. Retrieved 24 February 2010.
↑ "Coretta Scott King Author Awards:2000". The African American Literature Book Club. Retrieved 24 February 2010.

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