Cynthia Rylant
Born: 06-05-1954
Cynthia Rylant is an acclaimed American author known for her children's literature and young adult novels. Born on June 6, 1954, in Hopewell, Virginia, she has written over 100 books, including the beloved "Henry and Mudge" series and "Missing May," which won the Newbery Medal. Rylant's work often explores themes of family, friendship, and nature, celebrated for its warmth and insight into the human experience.
Book summaries for books written by Cynthia Rylant
Quotes
God's got a light, and it's inside you, and you're meant to let it shine.
Some folks just don't know a good thing when it comes their way.
We all carry a little bit of evil in us. It's part of life.
I think that we all have to be brave, and the hardest thing to do is to be brave when you're all alone.
Sometimes God's voice is just a whisper, but we have to listen carefully.
There's no such thing as a small lie. A lie is a lie.
Sometimes the truth is a hard thing to hear, but it's the only thing that sets us free.
When you can't see the way, trust that there's a way.
I think love is the strongest thing there is. It can even make us do foolish things.
Some people are just plain lost, and it's hard to find them.
Sometimes you just have to let things go and trust that they'll work out.
Faith isn't just believing that God is there; it's trusting that He's listening.