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A biography of Maud and Miska Petersham, two of the most influential authors and illustrators of children’s books in the 20th century.
Under the North Light: The Life and Work of Maud and Miska Petersham
“This biography looks at the lives of Maud and Miska Petersham, two of the most influential illustrators of children’s books in the 20th century. It is of interest to scholars, librarians, and art students. In lively prose, [Lawrence] Webster recounts how two artists with disparate beginnings met in a New York art institute in 1912, married, and collaborated on exquisite award-winning children’s books for more than 40 years.” ~School Library Journal
This book is a winner of the
- 2013 Independent Publisher Award,
- the 2013 Benjamin Franklin Award, and
- the 2012 ForeWord Book of the Year Award
all in the biography category.
It has 146 color photos and 56 black-and-white images, with a foreword by Philip and Erin Stead. Like the Petershams, the Steads are a Caldecott-winning author/illustrator team. Hardcover, 192 pages, trim size 8 by 10 inches, with end notes and an index. Published by WoodstockArts in 2012. ISBN: 9780967926865.
