Special Storytime: Ruth and Whitney Sanderson

Ruth Sanderson is the renowned illustrator and author of over 80 books for children. Her fairytale retellings have been widely praised and much loved by children everywhere. She has also illustrated book covers, fantasy art, collector’s plates, animation concept art, and product design. She teaches writing and illustrating for children in a summer graduate program at Hollins University.

Whitney Sanderson is the author of many stories for young readers, including books in the Horse Diaries and Unicorns of the Secret Stable series. She has a master’s degree in psychology and has worked as a mental health counselor. She lives in Massachusetts with her family and pets.