Ruth Sanderson
Ruth Sanderson is a renowned American illustrator and author of over 90 books for children and young adults. Born in 1951 in Ware, Massachusetts, and raised in Monson, she has had a career spanning over 45 years. She is well-known for her fairy tale retellings, often illustrated with lush oil paintings or scratchboard art. She has taught writing and illustrating for children at Hollins University and is a member of the Society of Illustrators and the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.
Awards
['Young Hoosier Award', 'Bank Street College Award', 'Texas Bluebonnet Award', 'Chesley Award', 'Inkpot Award']
Notable Works
['The Twelve Dancing Princesses', 'The Enchanted Wood', 'The Golden Mare, the Firebird, and the Magic Ring', 'The Snow Princess', 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears']
