Biography

photo by Debbie Ohi

Ruth Ohi is the illustrator of over 40 children’s picture books (8 of which she is also the author). She has had the great pleasure of illustrating for authors such as Joy Kogawa, Hazel Hutchins, Sharon Jennings and Sarah Ellis.

Her books have been nominated for the Amelia Francis Howard-Gibbons Award, Mr. Christie Award, Shining Willow, Blue Spruce and the Governor General’s Award. Her latest books include “Naomi’s Tree”(by Joy Kogawa, Spring 2008, Fitzhenry & Whiteside) and “Chicken, Pig, Cow” (Annick Press) which was illustrated and authored by Ruth.