Ruth C. Williams

Ruth C. Williams
Ruth C. Williams, 1950
Ruth C. Williams, 1950
Born1897
London, England
Died1982
Occupationwriter and illustrator
LanguageEnglish
Years active1945-1955
Notable worksVerity of Sydney Town
Notable awardsChildren'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

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Children's fiction

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  • 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

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  • The Adventures of Georgie Grub (1946) illustrated by Rhys Williams
  • More Adventures of Georgie Grub (1946) illustrated by Rhys Williams

Non-fiction

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  • The Aboriginal Story (1955) illustrated by Rhys Williams

Awards and nominations

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References

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