How The Guinea Fowl Got Her Spots by Barbara Knutson

We miss her gentle, smiling presence and the gift of her art and books. She passed away in May of 2005, from an unexpected illness. She was a frequent illustrator of books for Lerner Publishing, Carolrhoda Books, Liturgical Press, Augsburg Fortress, and Cricket magazine.īarbara lived in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with her husband, Chris. Her books Sungura and Leopard and How the Guinea Fowl Got Her Spots received Minnesota Book Awards and are frequently taught in schools across the country. Her most recent book, Love and Roast Chicken, has received a great deal of acclaim, as well as being named a Notable Book by ALA. Barbara was an illustrator who worked primarily in scratchboard and woodblock, often drawing the animals and birds she enjoyed so much.

Barbara worked for social justice and education and understanding.īarbara was an illustrator who worked primarily in scratchboard and woodblock, often drawing the animals and birds she enjoyed so much. She was a gatherer of folk tales, interested in peace and finding the good in all people. By then, Barbara’s interest in the varied cultures of the world was firmly engrained. She lived with her family for thirteen years in South Africa before they returned to the United States. Barbara Knutson was the award-winning author and illustrator of many childrens books, including How the Guinea Fowl Got Her Spots and Love and Roast. Born in Zululand on November 2, 1959, author and illustrator Barbara Knutson was the daughter of missionaries.

How The Guinea Fowl Got Her Spots by Barbara Knutson