William H. Armstrong (author)

William H. Armstrong
BornWilliam Howard Armstrong
September 14, 1911
Lexington, Virginia, US
DiedApril 11, 1999 (age 87)
Kent, Connecticut, US
Occupation
  • Writer
  • educator
  • history teacher
LanguageEnglish
Alma materHampden-Sydney College
GenreChildren's historical novels, study guides
Notable worksSounder
Notable awardsNewbery 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.