num_pages: 224
description: A 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  of growing up a so-called "bad boy" in Harlem in the 1940s. As 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). But 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. Don’t miss this memoir by  New York Times  bestselling author Walter Dean Myers,  one of the most important voices of our time. 
language: English
title: Bad Boy: A Memoir
titlecomplete: Bad Boy: A Memoir
genres: Biography, Memoir, Nonfiction, School, Teen, Audiobook, Autobiography, Biography Memoir, New York, African American
ratings_count: 3209
awards: awardedAt: 1041408000000
name: Vermont Golden Dome Book Award
publisher: Amistad Books for Young Readers