Shooter

What pushes a teenager to the edge? Uncover the chilling psychology behind a school shooting and learn the warning signs that everyone missed. This isn't just a story; it's a vital look into the dark corners of high school life and the silent cries for help that often go unheard. You'll get a gripping, multi-perspective account of the events leading up to the tragedy. Through interviews, journal entries, and official reports, you'll piece together the puzzle of what drove one student to violence. Discover the complex roles of bullying, mental health, and social isolation in a story that's more relevant today than ever.

Walter Dean Myers was the first-ever Michael L. Printz Award winner and a National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, celebrated for his unflinching portrayals of urban youth. Growing up in Harlem, Myers drew from his own experiences with struggle and his deep empathy for young people to give voice to their complex lives. Through books like Shooter, he tackled difficult subjects with honesty and compassion, believing that all children deserve to see themselves represented in literature.