Stewart, Sarah, 1939-
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 Money Tree 2/4, 1994
An ink and watercolor piece of a woman kneeling on a couch in a living room with a dog while looking out a window.
The Money Tree 3/4, 1994
An ink and watercolor piece of people at night running to and from the "money tree" trying to get whatever money they can.
The Money Tree 4/4, 1994
An ink and watercolor piece of a woman working in her garden when a group of people arrive to get money from the "money tree."
The Money Tree - Envelope 1/2 (O/A), 1991
14 piece of Original Art in watercolor, pastel, and ink, 1 book proof, 1 draft artwork in watercolor, pastel, and ink, and one sample book jacket (all artwork in the collection).
The Money Tree - Envelope 2/2, 1991
10 watercolor, pastel, and pencil pieces of draft artwork (need preserving), two complete proofs, and 72 pages of dummies and sketches
The Quiet Place 1/4 - Image 1/2, 2012
An ink and watercolor piece of children playing in cardboard boxes made to look like homes with many Latin American themes.
The Quiet Place 1/4 - Image 2/2, 2012
An ink and watercolor piece of children continuing to play in cardboard homes while other children look on in joy.
The Quiet Place 2/4, 2012
An ink and watercolor piece of a young girl looking into a cardboard box while movers carry a refrigerator into a home in the background.
The Quiet Place 3/4, 2012
An ink and watercolor piece of a young girl folding paper into origami on the floor while surrounded by other crafts supplies.
The Quiet Place 4/4, 2012
An ink and watercolor piece of a family in a car arriving at the US-Mexico boarder waiting to go through customs.