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 Library 14/18 - Image 1/4, 1995
An ink and watercolor piece of a blue bird perched on a branch of a tree.
The Library 14/18 - Image 2/4, 1995
An ink and watercolor piece of Elizabeth talking to the owner of a bookstore and window shopping.
The Library 14/18 - Image 3/4, 1995
An ink drawing of a leaf.
The Library 14/18 - Image 4/4, 1995
An ink drawing of a different leaf.
The Library 15/18 - Image 1/3, 1995
An ink and watercolor piece of Elizabeth reading a book in her chair while she eats a cookie in a room full of books.
The Library 15/18 - Image 2/3, 1995
An ink and watercolor piece of a steaming tea kettle set on top of a stack of books.
The Library 15/18 - Image 3/3, 1995
An ink drawing of a small child stacking books.
The Library 16/18 - Image 1/4, 1995
An ink and watercolor piece of a young Elizabeth draging a truck through the gates of her school.
The Library 16/18 - Image 2/4, 1995
An ink drawing of four birds.
The Library 16/18 - Image 3/4, 1995
An ink and watercolor piece of Elizabeth unpacking her truck and her bed breaking under the weight of her books.