William Bowen (author) facts for kids
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William Bowen
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| Born | William Bowen May 15, 1877 Baltimore, Maryland, US |
| Died | September 18, 1937 (aged 60) California |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Nationality | American |
| Genre | Children's literature, fantasy |
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William Alvin Bowen (born May 15, 1877 – died September 18, 1937) was an American writer. He wrote many children's books in the 1920s. His most famous book was The Old Tobacco Shop. This fantasy novel was almost chosen for the first Newbery Medal in 1922. The Newbery Medal is a special award for children's books.
Early Life and Career
William Bowen was born in Baltimore, Maryland. He studied law at the University of Maryland. He earned his law degree in 1898. For a few years, he worked in his father's law office.
In 1904, Bowen moved to Los Angeles, California. He continued to work as a lawyer there. He was even part of the Olympic Committee. He helped as a lawyer for the 1932 Summer Olympics held in Los Angeles. He also joined historical groups in California.
His Books
William Bowen started writing children's books in the 1920s. His first book was The Enchanted Forest. It was a fantasy story published in 1920.
His second book, The Old Tobacco Shop, came out a year later. This book became very popular. It was recognized for the very first Newbery Medal. This award celebrates the best children's books each year.
List of Works
- The Enchanted Forest, illustrated by Maud and Miska Petersham (1920)
- The Old Tobacco Shop: A True Account of What Befell a Little Boy in Search of Adventure, illustrated by Reginald Bathurst Birch (1921)
- Solario the Tailor: His Tales of the Magic Doublet, illustrated by J. Ormsbee (1922) – This book is a follow-up to The Enchanted Forest.
- Merrimeg, illustrated by Emma Brock (1923)
- Philip and the Faun, illustrated by N. Choate (1926)
- Gossip from the Sixteenth Century (1938)
