Ruth C. Williams
Ruth C. Williams | |
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 Ruth C. Williams, 1950 | |
| Born | 1897 London, England |
| Died | 1982 |
| Occupation | writer and illustrator |
| Language | English |
| Years active | 1945-1955 |
| Notable works | Verity of Sydney Town |
| Notable awards | Children's Book of the Year Award: Older Readers 1951 |
Ruth C. Williams (1897-1982) was an Australian writer for children who was born in London England.[1] In 1950, she received the Children's Book of the Year Award: Older Readers for Verity of Sydney Town.
She was married to Australian landscape artist Rhys Williams, who illustrated each of her books.
Bibliography
Children's fiction
- Pirate's Gold (1945) illustrated by Rhys Williams
- Our Friend Rodney (1945) illustrated by Rhys Williams
- Timothy Tatters (1947) illustrated by Rhys Williams
- Verity of Sydney Town (1950) illustrated by Rhys Williams
Children's verse
- The Adventures of Georgie Grub (1946) illustrated by Rhys Williams
- More Adventures of Georgie Grub (1946) illustrated by Rhys Williams
Non-fiction
- The Aboriginal Story (1955) illustrated by Rhys Williams
Awards and nominations
- 1950 - winner Children's Book of the Year Award: Older Readers for Verity of Sydney Town[2]
References