Rylant, Cynthia

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Newbery award winning author Cynthia Rylant grounds her writing, from Fantasy to Realistic Fiction, in a soulful introspection formed during her rural Appalachian childhood. A prolific author for all ages--younger kids to teens--Rylant often addresses spirituality, grief and the solace to be found in nature. Her verse collections offer witty, insightful musings on God and growing up. Using spare, elegant prose, Rylant creates an opportunity for young readers to ponder the deepest metaphysical questions of life. Start with:A Fine White Dust (Teens); Missing May (Older Kids)
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Rylant, Cynthia
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Newbery award winning author Cynthia Rylant grounds her writing, from Fantasy to Realistic Fiction, in a soulful introspection formed during her rural Appalachian childhood. A prolific author for all ages--younger kids to teens--Rylant often addresses spirituality, grief and the solace to be found in nature. Her verse collections offer witty, insightful musings on God and growing up. Using spare, elegant prose, Rylant creates an opportunity for young readers to ponder the deepest metaphysical questions of life. Start with:A Fine White Dust (Teens); Missing May (Older Kids)
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