Christopher Myers

At the 2013 National Book Festival

Christopher Myers, a writer and artist, is best known for his award-winning picture books such as "Harlem" (1997), a Caldecott Honor Book and Coretta Scott King Honor Book written by his father, Walter Dean Myers. His own book, "Black Cat" (1999), received a Coretta Scott King Honor Award. Their latest father and son collaboration is "Blues Journey" (Holiday House, 2003). He lives in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Previous National Book Festival Appearances

• 2003 Book Festival Webcast