Ronni Solbert

Ronni Solbert
Solbert in 2009
Born
Romaine Gustave Solbert

(1925-09-07)September 7, 1925[1]
Washington, D.C., U.S.[1]
DiedJune 9, 2022(2022-06-09) (aged 96)
Randolph, Vermont, U.S.
Occupation(s)Illustrator, artist, photographer, author
Years active1951–2022
Notable workThe Pushcart War, Bronzeville Boys and Girls

Romaine Gustave Solbert (September 7, 1925 – June 9, 2022) was an American artist, photographer, and author. She was known as an illustrator of books. Her best known work was The Pushcart War. She illustrated books with her partner Jean Merrill.

Solbert died in Randolph, Vermont, on June 9, 2022, at the age of 96.[2]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Finding Aid for the Ronni Solbert Papers, Collection Identifier CLRC-1861". Children's Literature Research collections, University of Minnesota Libraries. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
  2. ↑ "Ronnie Solbert obituary". Legacy. Retrieved 13 June 2022.