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 Library 6/18 - Image 2/4, 1995
An ink and watercolor piece of Elizabeth and her friend taking a walking through a wooded park while cats follow behind them.
The Library 6/18 - Image 3/4, 1995
An ink drawing of a tea set with cup and pot.
The Library 6/18 - Image 4/4, 1995
An ink drawing of an open book.
The Library 7/18 - Image 1/4, 1995
An ink and watercolor piece of Elizabeth as she walks out of a book store while the people working there watch her leave with books filling her arms.
The Library 7/18 - Image 2/4, 1995
An ink and watercolor piece of Elizabeth as she vacuums her house but hits a wall as she is distracted by the book she is reading.
The Library 7/18 - Image 3/4, 1995
An ink drawing of a bunch of bananas.
The Library 7/18 - Image 4/4, 1995
A black and white sketch of pieces of a broken plate.
The Library 8/18, 1995
An ink and watercolor piece of piles of books stacked around Elizabeth while she reads in a chair.
The Library 9/18 - Image 1/2, 1995
An ink and watercolor piece of Elizabeth walking in the rain with an umbrella while reading a book.
The Library 9/18 - Image 2/2, 1995
An ink and watercolor piece of rain falling on a greyscale landscape.