Ruth Ohi Biography
Ruth Ohi attended Earnscliffe Public School, Bramalea Secondary School and commuted from Brampton by Go Bus while attending the Ontario College of Art in Toronto. After graduating, her first several book commissions were completed while living in Brampton. Ruth has illustrated more than 60 children’s books, with over 22 of which she is also the author. Her books have been published in Korea, China, Belgium, Turkey, Holland, Australia, the United States and shortlisted for numerous awards.
Growing up, Ruth enjoyed visiting the Chinguacousy Brampton Public Library with her family every week. Ruth thanks her parents for these visits which helped foster an early love of reading and curiosity about the world.