William H. Armstrong (author)
William H. Armstrong | |
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| Born | William Howard Armstrong September 14, 1911 Lexington, Virginia, US |
| Died | April 11, 1999 (age 87) Kent, Connecticut, US |
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| Language | English |
| Alma mater | Hampden-Sydney College |
| Genre | Children's historical novels, study guides |
| Notable works | Sounder |
| Notable awards | Newbery Medal 1970 |
William Howard Armstrong (September 14, 1911 – April 11, 1999) was an American writer of children's literature and educator, best known for his 1969 novel Sounder, which won the Newbery Medal.