Home / Authors / Cynthia Leitich Smith Books

Cynthia Leitich Smith

Cynthia Leitich Smith Books

Author

Cynthia Leitich Smith is an American author known for her works in children's and young adult literature. Her books often explore themes of multiculturalism and identity, and have been well-received by readers.

Eternal

A source page for quotes linked to Cynthia Leitich Smith.

0 quotes

Blessed

A source page for quotes linked to Cynthia Leitich Smith.

0 quotes

Tantalize

A source page for quotes linked to Cynthia Leitich Smith.

0 quotes

Ancestor Approved: Intertribal Stories...

A source page for quotes linked to Cynthia Leitich Smith.

0 quotes

Diabolical

A source page for quotes linked to Cynthia Leitich Smith.

0 quotes

Rain Is Not My Indian Name

A source page for quotes linked to Cynthia Leitich Smith.

0 quotes

Sisters of the Neversea

A source page for quotes linked to Cynthia Leitich Smith.

0 quotes

Related Quotes

“Straightening, I asked, "What do you believe in?" "Old love songs, best friends, the collected works of J.R.R.Tolkien, crispy pork egg rolls with just the right amount of grease, the Big Boss and eternity." "The Big Boss?" Zachary pointed up, as if to heaven. "Pious,"I teased.”

Humor Belief Best Friends

Book:Blessed

Source: Blessed

“Each second neared our last. We danced. “Kieren . . .” “Shhh . . .” We danced. “I’ll be okay.” Was that me lying? Or him? We danced. “Close your eyes,” he whispered, brushing his lips against mine. “Know that I’m missing you already and that you’ll always be in my prayers.” When I opened my eyes, I stood alone in the middle of the dance floor.”

Blessed Cynthia Smith Leitich Quincie Tantalized Kieren

Book:Blessed

Source: Blessed

“I like it,” I said. “The material’s so heavy, though. I may turn into a sweat monster.”

Blessed 3 Cynthia Smith Leitich Quincie Tantalized

Book:Blessed

Source: Blessed

“Four kids in T-shirts and jeans jam on a powwow stage. They’re grinning, bouncing, fully engaged with their music, each other, and the relaxed crowd. I’m splitting fry bread with a cousin as we cheer on the band, and across the tent, a young girl reading a paperback catches my eye. In that moment, I wish for more characters like those kids in the pages of children’s books. This anthology is a fulfillment of that wish.”

Middle Grade Middle School Anthology Childrens Books Indigenous Peoples Childrens Literature Native American Literature Indigenous Literature Powwow

Book:Ancestor Approved: Intertribal Stories for Kids

Source: Ancestor Approved: Intertribal Stories for Kids

“Then the stars turned their attention to the younger children of the family. The ones who hadn’t grown up yet. The stars knew what was coming, who was lurking. They always did. They’d seen it all before, countless times, across vast, green oceans and ethereal night skies. They recognized the tiny, sparkling glow, nearly hidden in the wise old oak tree sprawling above the Roberts-Darlings’ backyard. They recognized the crouched, shadowy figures within its branches. The stars weren’t the only spectators closely observing Lily, Wendy, and Michael.”

Childrens Books Peter Pan Children S Literature Middle Grade Fantasy Childrens Books Quotes Stepfamily Middle Grade Voice Stepsisters Middle Grade Fiction

Book:Sisters of the Neversea

Source: Sisters of the Neversea

“It was only one kiss. It wasn’t a deep kiss, a French kiss, the kind of kiss that redefines a teen life. It was pepperoni, snowflakes, spit, and rodeo dust. Crazy, like dancing and soaring and walking to a new home. Sweeter because it didn’t taste like good-bye.”

Photography Photographer Native American Indigenous Middle School Grief And Healing Tween Fiction Tween Books

Book:Rain Is Not My Indian Name

Source: Rain Is Not My Indian Name

“Beginning authors often get in their own way … They forget that they’ve been telling stories since they could talk. … The important thing to remember is, you know how to do this. You’ve been doing this your whole life.”

Knows Way Important Whole Stories Remember Forget Know How Important Things Whole Life Telling Stories

Author:Cynthia Leitich Smith

“Besides, humans aren't prey. They are our natural enemies. They are to be avoided.”

Humans Natural Enemy Prey Avoided Natural Enemies

Book:Tantalize

Source: Tantalize

“But adulthood," continued the barely twentysomething, "doesn't give you power over what matters most. It doesn't protect you from pain, loss, fate. That's part of being human.”

Giving Humans Matter Pain Loss Fate Protect Adulthood What Matters Being Human Protect You

Author:Cynthia Leitich Smith

“It was funny, though, the things you didn't learn about people until after they died.”

Book:Tantalize

Source: Tantalize

“Vampires don't live at all," she points out, "neither do we." She has me there. "Fine, I'll go. But when Kurt leads his minions in a march around the cemetary with our heads on sticks, don't say I didn't warn you.”

Fine Sticks Vampire March Minions

Book:Eternal

Source: Eternal

“Forget what you might have heard. There are no separate corps of angels for agnostics, atheists, Catholics, Protestants, Jews, Muslims, Mormons, Buddhists, Unitarians, Hindus, Druids, Shintoists, Wiccans, and so on. To put a spin on the old saying, it's okay if you don't believe in angels. We believe in you.”

Ifs Believe Might Forget Heard Angel Okay Catholic Don't Believe Atheist Jew Buddhist Believe In You Protestants Old Saying Druids Unitarian

Book:Eternal

Source: Eternal

“That's when it happens. Maybe it was my argument. Maybe it was my scary zeal. Whatever the reason, as soon as Megan whistles, the crowd is on its feet. They're blowing bubbles. They're raising their lighters high. They're cheering through their fangs... For Dawn Summers, for themselves and each other, for every sibling who got tossed into a situation beyond her control. For me. And for my sister, who whistles again... Once more with feeling.”

Reason Feelings Happens Situation Feet Summer Argument Crowds Scary Dawn Cheer My Sister Bubbles Sibling Zeal Fangs Lighters

Author:Cynthia Leitich Smith

“Men suck. - Not all men. Just the really good ones.”

Author:Cynthia Leitich Smith

“I may be heaven-sent, but I'm not perfect.”

May Heaven Perfect Not Perfect I'm Not Perfect Heaven Sent

Book:Eternal

Source: Eternal

“Bridget adds, "Did Anyone bring a weapon?" "Confiscated," Zach admits for both of us. Vesper holds up her metal fingernail file. "They didn't take this." We're dealing with the forces of evil," I point out. "Not the TSA.”

Evil Force Weapons Add Metals Files Fingernails Tsa

Book:Diabolical

Source: Diabolical

“In the end, I'd loved him enough to let go. From afar, I would love him forever.”

Ends Enough Forever Letting Go Afar

Book:Tantalize

Source: Tantalize

“Love isn’t only passion and joy. It’s also sacrifice.”

Joy Passion Love Is Sacrifice

Book:Eternal

Source: Eternal

About the Author

Born: 1967
Known for: Author
Quotes: 18

Related Topics

Blessed Childrens Books Cynthia Forget Humans Leitich Middle School Quincie Smith Tantalized

Popular Topics

People Ifs Thinking Knows Men World Way Want Love Life Inspirational Needs Giving Feels Should Writing Trying Years Mind Firsts

Books & Sources

EternalRelated source material

BlessedRelated source material

TantalizeRelated source material

Ancestor Approved: Intertribal Stories for KidsRelated source material

DiabolicalRelated source material

Rain Is Not My Indian NameRelated source material

Sisters of the NeverseaRelated source material

Similar Authors

John MicaBrowse related quotes
Dale AhlquistBrowse related quotes
Jan KottBrowse related quotes
Richard NickelBrowse related quotes
Gautama BuddhaBrowse related quotes
Frank BuchmanBrowse related quotes
MilarepaBrowse related quotes
Thubten Zopa RinpocheBrowse related quotes
James PattersonBrowse related quotes
Bernard LazareBrowse related quotes