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 16/18 - Image 4/4, 1995
An ink drawing of nuts and bolts.
The Library 17/18 - Image 1/3, 1995
An ink and watercolor piece of a cat sleeping on a pile of books.
The Library 17/18 - Image 2/3, 1995
An ink and watercolor piece of Elizabeth standing on her head while trying to read a book.
The Library 17/18 - Image 3/3, 1995
An ink drawing of a book standing upside down.
The Library 18/18 - Image 1/4, 1995
An ink and watercolor piece of a young Elizabeth reading a book on a porch while other children play in the background.
The Library 18/18 - Image 2/4, 1995
An ink drawing of a baby reaching for a book from its craddle.
The Library 18/18 - Image 3/4, 1995
An ink and watercolor piece of a young Elizabeth reading a book under the covers of her bed with a flashlight.
The Library 18/18 - Image 4/4, 1995
An ink drawing of a flashlight.
The Library - Envelope 1/1 (O/A), 1995
A collection of 6 piece of Original Art, 7 watercolor, pastel, and ink pieces that were not included in the final book, and 11 black and white sketches. (all pieces of the book accounted for in the collection.)
The Money Tree 1/4, 1994
An ink and watercolor piece of a woman holding a book while looking out a window onto a snowy landscape.