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 95 Collections and/or Records:
The Quiet Place - Envelope 2/2, 2012
34 watercolor, pastel, and pencil drafts, about 20 pages of correspondence with the editor, 74 sketches and dummy pages.
This Book of Mine 2/3, 2019
An ink and watercolor piece of a person reading a book at the beach while sitting under an umbrella.
This Book of Mine 3/3, 2019
An ink and watercolor piece of a woman reading to a baby while they sit in a rocking chair.
This Book of Mine - Envelope 1/1 (O/A), 2019
A collection of one piece of original art, about 60 dummy pages, 20 notes/emials, and about 60 sketches in ink, paint, and pencil. (pages 4-5, 12-13, 18-21 included in total collection.)
This Book of Mine - Wrapped package 1/1 (O/A), 2019
17 pieces of original art in watercolor and pencil and 5 pieces of extra art in watercolor and pencil (all pieces accounted for in the collection)