Ruth C. Williams

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Ruth C. Williams
Ruth C. Williams, 1950
Ruth C. Williams, 1950
Born1897
London, England
Died1982
Occupationwriter and illustrator
LanguageEnglish
Notable worksVerity of Sydney Town
Notable awardsChildren's Book of the Year Award: Older Readers 1951
Years active1945-1955

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[]

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