Monster

Have you ever felt like the world sees you as something you're not? Imagine being a sixteen-year-old honor student on trial for murder, forced to question your own identity. Step inside a gripping courtroom drama where the line between truth and fiction blurs completely. Follow Steve Harmon's story, told through his own screenplay and journal entries, as he navigates a complex legal battle. You'll confront tough questions about race, justice, and how society's perceptions can shape your reality. Discover if Steve can prove he’s not the monster they claim he is.

Walter Dean Myers was a National Ambassador for Young People's Literature and a five-time winner of the Coretta Scott King Award, celebrated for his powerful, realistic fiction. Growing up in Harlem, Myers drew from his own experiences and observations of the justice system to give voice to young people of color. His dedication to portraying their complex lives with honesty and empathy is why his groundbreaking work, like Monster, continues to resonate so deeply.