Cynthia Rylant | |
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| Born | Cynthia Smith June 6, 1954 Hopewell, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Occupation | Children's author |
Cynthia Rylant (born June 6, 1954) is an American author and librarian. She has written more than 100 children's books, including works of fiction (picture books, short stories and novels), nonfiction, and poetry. Several of her books have won awards, including her novel Missing May, which won the 1993 Newbery Medal, and A Fine White Dust, which was a 1987 Newbery Honor book. Two of her books are Caldecott Honor Books.