Spotlight on Author Cynthia Rylant

Author Cynthia Rylant's birthday is June 6. Cynthia Rylant writes children's books for a wide range of ages. Her children's books range from picture books for young children to beginning reader books to novels for tweens and young teens. Her work has been honored with numerous awards, including a Newbery Medal for Missing May. Other books by Cynthia Rylant include When I Was Young in the Mountains and A Fine White Dust. Poppleton, Henry and Mudge, and Mr. Putter and Tabby are some of her most popular characters. Read my article about Cynthia Rylant, then join in the discussion and share your opinion about what it is that makes Cynthia Rylant's children's books so popular by responding to the question at the end of the article or here.

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