Authors who died on April 11

Take a focused look at the authors who passed away on April 11. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

  • William H. Armstrong
    1999 William H. Armstrong

    William H. Armstrong was an American author best known for his children's novel 'Sounder', which won the Newbery Medal in 1970 and was later...

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