Cynthia Lord
Cynthia Lord is an acclaimed American author known for her heartfelt children's books. Her debut novel, "Rules," received a Newbery Honor and the Schneider Family Book Award, highlighting her talent for addressing themes of family and friendship with sensitivity and warmth. With a background in teaching, Lord brings an authentic voice to her stories, capturing the nuances of young readers' experiences and emotions. She continues to inspire through her engaging narratives.
Book summaries for books written by Cynthia Lord
Quotes
Things are always happening. It's not just starting and stopping. It's always going on.
If you can't fix it, you've got to stand it.
Because I don't want to be the girl someone's hiding.
It's not the happy ending I thought, but it's a good ending.
But the thing about getting out of the rabbit hole is you have to make the first move.
Sometimes you can't help but be jealous.
It's called a memory. We all have them.
You have to look at the big picture.
I don’t want to be known as the girl who has to have everything in order.
What we do with our choices is what makes us who we are.
It's not about winning or losing. It's about how you play the game.
Being brave and doing something are two very different things.