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Garth Williams: Remembering the art & artist

Ingalls homestead
Ingalls homestead

This interview originally aired on In the Moment on SDPB Radio.

Is there an American child who hasn't seen the art of Garth Williams?

Historian and author William Anderson joins In the Moment to discuss the illustrations of and the illustrator behind "Charlotte's Web," "Stuart Little" and "Little House on the Prairie."

Plus, he also recounts his personal relationship with Williams. As a child, Anderson wrote a letter to the iconic illustrator, who responded and the two eventually formed a professional partnership.

Anderson is presenting on Williams on July 22nd at Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Homes. Learn more about the event.

Lori Walsh is the host and senior producer of In the Moment.
Ellen Koester is a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.
Ari Jungemann is a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.