Tasha Tudor, children’s author and illustrator, died on June 18, at the age of 92 in her home in Marlboro, Vermont. She had written and illustrated nearly 100 books. Her first book Pumpkin Moonshine was published in 1938. Her Mother Goose (1944) and 1 is One (1956) were named Caldecott Honor Books and she received the Regina Medal in 1971 for all of her contributions to children’s literature.
She lived the life that she illustrated in her books. Her beautiful, delicate pastel watercolors depicted life in the 19th century and that is how she lived her life on her farm. She did not have electricity or running water in her farm house until her youngest child turned five years old. Her art and lifestyle will be continued by her family. Visit the Tasha Tudor and Family website http://www.tashatudorandfamily.com/ to find out more.
I have grown up with Tasha Tudor and have loved all of her illustrated books. Thank you Tasha Tudor for all of your contributions to children’s literature. You will be missed!
~Donna
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