Immerse yourself in the extraordinary art and life of Tasha Tudor, Caldecott honor author, illustrator and early American lifestyle icon, in this delightful podcast narrated by Tasha's granddaughter, Amy Tudor.
Tasha Tudor (1915-2008) lived a remarkable 1830s lifestyle in the woods of Marlboro, Vermont, just west of Brattleboro. The first half of the podcast focuses on her work as a self-made and self-realized artist and person. Tasha published more than 100 books while raising a family and maintaining a simple lifestyle of days gone by that has, over time, generated strong appeal among especially fans in Japan and Asia. We learn about her fascination with Corgi dogs and how she used them in 'Corgiville Fair', first published in 1971 and still in print, and other books. The second half of the podcast features Amy Tudor guiding us down Tasha's driveway, to escape the noise and cacophony of modern life to enter Tasha's unique and charming world -- her hand-hewn house, candles and letters and specialty tea, bountiful gardens and handmade frocks, dolls and puppets. Amy tells us how the family's Tasha Tudor Society keeps the spirit of Tasha alive among her many international fans. Our theme music is by Ty Gibbons. Thanks to the National Endowment for
the Humanities, the Vermont Arts Council and the hundreds of volunteers
and community members who support this work.
