William H. Armstrong
Born in 1911
Children's
Historical Fiction
William H. Armstrong was an American children's author and educator best known for his Newbery Medal-winning novel, Sounder.
Born in 1911, he began his writing career with educational books, including Study Is Hard Work, which earned him recognition in the field of education.
Armstrong's masterpiece, Sounder, was published in 1969 and quickly gained critical acclaim.
The novel's success led to a film adaptation in 1972.
Armstrong's work in children's literature and education left a lasting impact until his death in 1999.
