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Stewart, Sarah, 1939-

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1939-

Biography

Sarah Stewart grew up in Texas and studied Latin and philosophy at a number of colleges and universities. She has held a number of jobs including: teacher, speechwriter, and ombudsman.

Sarah Stewart, a writer and gardener, lives in Mendon, Michigan, with her husband David Small. The money tree is her first book. She has written a number of other children's books which are illustrated by her husband including: The Library, The Gardener (a Caldecott Honor Book), The Journey, and The Friend.

She has reviewed children's books for The New York Times, has edited copy for The Texas Observer, and occasionally has a poem published in an obscure journal. In November 2007 Sarah received the Michigan Author's Award, the state's highest honor that the librarian's association may grant to an author. A full list of her work can be found on her website.

Found in 96 Collections and/or Records:

The Library 9/18 - Image 2/2, 1995

 File — Frame 27: [Barcode: 31141024382785], Object: 2
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An ink and watercolor piece of rain falling on a greyscale landscape.

Dates: Publication: 1995

The Library 10/18 - Image 1/4, 1995

 File — Frame 28: [Barcode: 31141024382793], Object: 1
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An ink and watercolor piece of a teenage Elizabeth writing in a classroom while her teacher and classmates watch.

Dates: Publication: 1995

The Library 10/18 - Image 2/4, 1995

 File — Frame 28: [Barcode: 31141024382793], Object: 2
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An ink and watercolor piece of Elizabeth leaving a friends house having recollected the books that she had lent to her.

Dates: Publication: 1995

The Library 10/18 - Image 3/4, 1995

 File — Frame 28: [Barcode: 31141024382793], Object: 3
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A black and white drawing of a pencil.

Dates: Publication: 1995

The Library 10/18 - Image 4/4, 1995

 File — Frame 28: [Barcode: 31141024382793], Object: 4
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A black and white drawing of a grandfather clock.

Dates: Publication: 1995

The Library 11/18 - Image 1/2, 1995

 File — Frame 29: [Barcode: 31141024382801], Object: 1
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An ink and watercolor piece of a large number of people walking into a blue house.

Dates: Publication: 1995

The Library 11/18 - Image 2/2, 1995

 File — Frame 29: [Barcode: 31141024382801], Object: 2
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An ink and watercolor piece of many people walking past a sign that indicates the blue building is a free library.

Dates: Publication: 1995

The Library 12/18 - Image 1/2, 1995

 File — Frame 30: [Barcode: 31141024382819], Object: 1
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An ink and watercolor piece of a few small birds flying around with a couple birds eating something on the ground.

Dates: Publication: 1995

The Library 12/18 - Image 2/2, 1995

 File — Frame 30: [Barcode: 31141024382819], Object: 2
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An ink and watercolor piece of a large group of birds flying around Elizabeth while she reads on a bench.

Dates: Publication: 1995

The Library 13/18, 1995

 File — Frame 31: [Barcode: 31141024382827]
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An ink and watercolor piece of a series of large bookshelves filled with books.

Dates: Publication: 1995