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Armstrong Sperry
AuthorBooks · Second hand1897-1976
Armstrong Wells Sperry was an American writer and illustrator of children's literature. His books include historical fiction and biography, often set on sailing ships, and stories of boys from Polynesia, Asia and indigenous American cultures. He is best known for his 1941 Newbery Medal-winning book Call It Courage.
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About Armstrong Sperry
Birth
1897
Death
1976
Armstrong Wells Sperry was an American writer and illustrator of children's literature. His books include historical fiction and biography, often set on sailing ships, and stories of boys from Polynesia, Asia and indigenous American cultures. He is best known for his 1941 Newbery Medal-winning book Call It Courage.
Armstrong Sperry was a versatile American artist who excelled in both writing and illustration.
His most acclaimed work, Call It Courage, has become a fundamental benchmark in children's literature.
Throughout his prolific career, Sperry published a total of 55 works exploring historical and fictional themes.
Born in New Haven, his creative talent also allowed him to work as a screenwriter and painter.
His literary legacy continues to captivate young readers thanks to his ability to tell stories full of courage.
