What is the author's style in Slam! by Walter Dean Myers?

Walter Dean Myers tells his novel in language that is simple, to the point, and decidedly urban in nature. The language reflects the only high school education that Slam has so far received. The language demonstrates his limited education. Since the novel occurs in Harlem, the urban context of the language is endemic of the location, where everyday language is heavily reliant on slang and colloquialisms. The simple, contemporary language makes the novel and Slam’s narration and characterization all the more realistic and believable.