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Walter Dean Myers and Christopher Myers Signed to Multi-Book Contract by Egmont USA
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Walter and Christopher said, "Egmont has a global presence and consciousness. They see the need to create innovative, exciting children's media that help kids understand their place in the world. We're impressed with the range and scope of Egmont's endeavors and with the philosophy behind what they're doing."
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Egmont USA www.egmont-us.com will publish young adult and middle grade fiction and picture books. Sales and distribution is through Random House. Egmont USA is part of the Egmont Group with over 100 companies worldwide.
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