Michael L. Printz Award was created in 2000.
Walter Dean Myers' book "Monster" won the Michael L. Printz Award in 2000, recognizing its excellence in young adult literature.
Walter Dean Myers [b. August 12, 1937] is an African American author of young adult literature. He won the Coretta Scott King Award for African American authors five times (1980, 1985, 1989, 1992, 1997). In 1994 he was awarded the American Library Association's Margaret A. Edwards Award for lifetime contribution to young adult literature. He won the Newbery Honor Award two times (1988, 1992). He was the first winner of the Michael L. Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature in 1999. Two times he was the National Book AwardFinalist (1999, 2005).
John L. Toner Award was created in 1997.
Mildred L. Batchelder Award was created in 1968.
Halbert L. Dunn Award was created in 1981.
John Green wrote his first book, "Looking for Alaska," which was published in 2005. He began writing it while he was in college, and it was inspired by his experiences at a boarding school. The novel received critical acclaim and won the Michael L. Printz Award in 2006.
Sergeant Eric L. Coggins Award was created in 1997.
Michael L. Moffitt has written: 'Dispute resolution' -- subject(s): Arbitration and award, Dispute resolution (Law)
Awards 2001 Michael L. Printz Award Winner 1999 Silver Award Winner of London's Nestle Smarties Prize A Publishers Weekly Best Book A Booklist Books for Youth Editors' Choice A School Library Journal Best Book An ALA Notable Children's Book
Walter Dean Myers, an acclaimed American author known for his impactful young adult literature, passed away on July 1, 2014, at the age of 76. He was celebrated for his works that often addressed themes of identity, race, and the experiences of urban youth. Myers received numerous awards throughout his career, including the Michael L. Printz Award and the Coretta Scott King Award. His legacy continues to influence readers and writers in the realm of children's and young adult literature.
Michael L. Phelan was born in 1947.
Michael L. Strang was born in 1929.