Ruth Asawa : A Sculpting Life

Ruth Asawa (1926-2013) was an American sculptor known in San Francisco as the “fountain lady,” for her many works displayed around the city. Her pieces are also included in the collections of the Guggenheim and Whitney museums in New York. This biography introduces her to young readers, moving from her carefree childhood in Southern California to her life in a Japanese internment camp to her great achievements as a talented artist and teacher.