Harlan Howard Thompson facts for kids
Harlan Howard Thompson (born December 25, 1894 – died October 9, 1987) was a talented author who wrote many exciting books for young readers. He was known for his adventure stories, especially those set in the American West. He even won a special award for one of his books!
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About His Life
Harlan Howard Thompson was born on Christmas Day in 1894, in a town called Brewster, Kansas. As he grew up, he went to South Pasadena High School. Later, he studied at the University of Southern California from 1917 to 1919. Today, this university keeps many of his important writings and papers.
For many years, Harlan Thompson owned a ranch called the TX Ranch in Alberta, Canada. He passed away on October 9, 1987, in Pasadena, California.
His Books and Awards
Harlan Howard Thompson wrote many popular books for children and young adults. He often used the pen name Stephen Holt for some of his works.
Famous Books
Some of his well-known books include:
- Prairie Colt
- Stormy
- We were there with the California forty-niners
- Wild Palomino
- Spook the Mustang
Special Awards
Harlan Thompson received several awards for his writing:
- In 1947, his book Prairie Colt won a gold medal from the Boys Clubs of America. This was a big honor!
- In 1956, his book Spook the Mustang earned a silver medal in fiction at the California Book Awards.
Involvement with Writers' Groups
Harlan Howard Thompson was also involved with important groups for writers. He was a member of P.E.N., which is an international organization for writers. He even served as its international president from 1958 to 1959. He was also part of the Western Writers of America, a group for authors who write about the American West.
