Monster

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<p>This New York Times bestselling novel from acclaimed author Walter Dean Myers tells the story of Steve Harmon, a teenage boy in juvenile detention and on trial.</p><p>Presented as a screenplay of Steve's own imagination, and peppered with journal entries, the book shows how one single decision can change our whole lives.</p><p>Monster is a multi-award-winning, provocative coming-of-age story that was the first-ever Michael L. Printz Award recipient, an ALA Best Book, a Coretta Scott King Honor selection, and a National Book Award finalist.</p><p>Monster is now a major motion picture called All Rise and starring Jennifer Hudson, Kelvin Harrison, Jr., Nas, and A$AP Rocky.</p><p>The late Walter Dean Myers was a National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, who was known for his commitment to realistically depicting kids from his hometown of Harlem.</p><p></p><p>Is Steve Harmon an aspiring filmmaker caught in the wrong place, or a monster on trial for his life?</p><p></p>A Unique Screenplay Format: Follow Steve Harmon’s story through his own film script, complete with camera directions and notes, as he tries to make sense of the trial unfolding around him.A Gripping Courtroom Drama: Witness the back-and-forth of a high-stakes felony murder trial, where a prosecutor is determined to paint a 16-year-old boy as a monster.Unflinching Social Commentary: A powerful and necessary look at a young Black teen navigating the complexities and prejudices of the American justice system.An Iconic Printz Award Winner: Discover the groundbreaking, multi-award-winning novel that became the first-ever recipient of the Michael L. Printz Award for excellence in young adult literature.