Ruth C. Williams (1897-1982) was an Australian writer for children who was born in London England. 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.
NSW Births Deaths and Marriages records show Ruth Williams was born and married Rhys Williams as Constance Ruth Fox and died as Constance Ruth Williams. She appears to have written and been known as Ruth Williams.
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 for Verity of Sydney Town
References