Reading Rockets
Reading Rockets: Author Interviews: Walter Dean Myers
Watch while Walter Dean Myers, author of young adult books about African-American teens in Harlem talks about his book writing routine, what it's like to work with his son as illustrator and how his fans relate to his characters.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Monster: Analysis
Why do we have so much trouble resisting peer pressure? The novel Monster serves as a great conversation starter on this topic. Watch this video for a quick recap on this young adult novel. [2:03]