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The literary world is a little darker this week after the passing of one of the greatest and most prolific modern writers of books for young people. Walter Dean Myers, a force who arguably changed the face of children's literature with powerful and gritty story lines, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 76. Myers was one of the most highly decorated authors of this era. … [Read more...] about Walter Dean Myers: The Loss of a Book Hero