Cynthia Rylant (Library of Author Biographies)

McGinty, Alice B.

 
9780823945269: Cynthia Rylant (Library of Author Biographies)

Sinopsis

Cynthia Rylant has written more than 13 books for kids, including the Newbery Award–winning Missing May and the Caldecott Honor Book When I Was Young in the Mountains. Rylant’s works in fiction, nonfiction, and poetry have been praised for their clarity and sensitivity. This new book traces her life from growing up in a coal-mining family in West Virginia to being one of the most beloved children’s writers of her time.

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Reseña del editor

Discusses the life and work of author Cynthia Rylant, including her writing process and methods, inspirations, a critical discussion of her books, biographical timeline, and awards.

Biografía del autor

Alice B. McGinty has written on diverse subjects, from a child's experiences in kindergarten (Eliza's Kindergarten Surprise and Eliza's New Pet) to an award winning biography of Charles Darwin, Darwin: With Glimpses into His Private Journal and Letters (Booklist Top Ten Biography for Youth, Orbis Picture Honor Book). She enjoys visiting schools, teaching writing workshops, and traveling. She went to India and retraced Gandhi's march. The mother of two grown children, she lives with her husband in Urbana, Illinois.

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