John A. Moroso facts for kids
John Antonio Moroso (1874–1957) was an American author who wrote many stories. He was known for his adventure tales and novels, especially those for young readers.
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Early Life and Career
John Antonio Moroso was born in Charleston, South Carolina. His family had Italian roots. He attended The Citadel, a military college, and graduated in 1894. While there, he was chosen as the "poet laureate" of his class. This meant he was recognized as the best poet among his classmates.
After college, Moroso moved to New York City. He started his career working as a newspaper reporter. He also worked as a court reporter, writing down everything said in court. This job helped him learn a lot about people and stories.
Becoming a Writer
In the 1910s, John Moroso began writing short stories. His stories appeared in popular magazines like Collier's Weekly. He also wrote for a series called "American Boy Adventure Stories." This series featured exciting tales by different authors. During his time in New York, he became good friends with the famous poet, Joyce Kilmer.
Notable Books
John Moroso wrote several important books. In 1923, he published a story called The Stumbling Herd. This book was about life in a busy part of New York City. It was even made into a silent film in 1926. The movie was called Rose of the Tenements.
Stories for Young Readers
In 1934, Moroso released another book titled Black Chalice. Two years later, he published one of his most famous works, Nobody's Buddy. This novel tells the heartwarming story of a boy and his dog. The idea for this book first appeared as a short story. It was called "Buddy and Waffles" and was published in Ladies' Home Journal in 1915.
Later Years
For a period, John Moroso was involved in publishing newspapers. He served as the president of the company that published the Greenville Daily News. This newspaper was located in Greenville, South Carolina.
