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William H. Armstrong

1911-09-14 – 1999-04-11

Life & Legacy

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.

Occupation & Career

writer, novelist, teacher, children's writer

Education

Hampden–Sydney College

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Sounder

Legacy Highlights

Notable Work

Sounder

Education & Institutions

Hampden–Sydney College

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q4569212 — wikidata View source

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