Ian White
Ian grew up in East London in the 1930s, developing a lifelong love for words, jokes, and storytelling. After immigrating to Canada, he spent more than 40 years at The Globe and Mail. Known for his quick wit, generous spirit, and Santa-like warmth, Ian has delighted children and families for decades with his rhyming tales.
His signature story, Snowball: A Christmas Dilemma, is the result of more than three decades of careful crafting. For many years, Ian shared it live at Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children, creating a beloved holiday tradition. Today, with the support of illustrator Sarah Cowan and editor Tim Gentle, his dream of publishing his story as a Christmas classic has become a reality.
Sarah Cowan is an illustrator based in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Sarah has been fascinated by children's literature and illustrations since her own childhood. Before she learned to read on her own, she would spend hours looking at the pictures in books, and make up stories that she thought would fit.
Her goal as an artist is to create illustrations that will make children love to read. She hopes that she can help young readers and artists unlock their imaginations in the same way that she was able to, thanks to artists such as Jan Brett, H.E. Stewart, and Michael Martchenko.
Sarah's preferred medium is coloured pencils, which were used exclusively for Snowball: A Christmas Dilemma.
Visit: drawnbysarah.com
Sarah Cowan
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