Cynthia Voigt
Cynthia Voigt is an acclaimed American author known for her contributions to children's and young adult literature. She gained prominence with the "Tillerman Cycle," starting with "Homecoming," which explores themes of family and resilience. Voigt's engaging narratives and complex characters have earned her numerous accolades, including the Newbery Medal for "Dicey's Song." Her storytelling continues to captivate readers, making her a beloved figure in contemporary literature.
Book summaries for books written by Cynthia Voigt
Quotes
The world was not so wide as she has supposed, nor so narrow as she had feared.
There are many things you can do alone, but it takes two to be in love.
To be strong, she had learned, you have to do things for yourself.
Sometimes you don't know what you want until you have it.
You couldn't help someone who didn't want to be helped.
People can't change what they are, only what they do.
She had learned, when she wanted something, she had to take it.
Sometimes, she thought, you had to give up to win.
Happiness was not something you could find, it was something you had to make.
Being brave wasn't the same as not being afraid.
She had never thought about how hope could be a dangerous thing.
Sometimes you have to face the truth, no matter how much it hurts.