1937 89 years ago Notable Births August 12

Walter Dean Myers, American author and poet (died 2014)

On August 12, in the year 1937, Walter Dean Myers, American author and poet (died 2014). This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of August 12, a notable event in this corner of history.

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Walter Dean Myers was an American writer best known for young adult literature. He was born in Martinsburg, West Virginia, and raised in Harlem, New York City. A difficult childhood inspired him to write, and his teachers encouraged writing as a way to express himself. Myers wrote more than one hundred books, including picture books and nonfiction. He won the Coretta Scott King Award for African-American authors five times. His 1988 novel Fallen Angels is one of the books most frequently challenged in the U.S. due to its adult language and its realistic portrayal of the Vietnam War.

Key Facts

  • This event took place on August 12, 1937 (AD era).
  • It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
  • Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
  • 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
  • Wikipedia source last updated on 27 July 2026.

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