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Cynthia Rylant is an American author known for her children's literature. Born on June 6, 1954, she has been publishing books since the early 1980s that have been beloved by children. Rylant's writing style is unique and lyrical, winning her much acclaim.

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“In November, the trees are standing all sticks and bones. Without their leaves, how lovely they are, spreading their arms like dancers. They know it is time to be still.”

Knows Stills Tree Arms Standing Sticks Bones Lovely Dancer November

Book:In November

Source: In November

“But I know now that you can't expect anything from anybody. If somebody loves you, it's because he wants to. And it's never because it's what he's supposed to do." —Pete Cassidy”

Ifs Knows Want Love You

Author:Cynthia Rylant

“And, finally, I know, too. That throwing away this mess doesn't mean I'm giving something up. Or losing something I can't get back. It's just that there are too many pieces and too much dust. I'm just ready for something whole." —Pete Cassidy”

Knows Giving Mean I Can Whole Too Much Pieces Ready Losing Dust Mess Get Back Throwing Throwing Away

Book:A Fine White Dust

Source: A Fine White Dust

“They say that to be a writer you must first have an unhappy childhood. I don't know if unhappiness is necessary, but I think maybe some children who have suffered a loss too great for words grow up into writers who are always trying to find those words, trying to find a meaning for the way they have lived”

Ifs Thinking Knows Way Trying Firsts Children Grows Loss Growing Up Childhood Unhappy Unhappiness Always Trying Unhappy Childhood

Author:Cynthia Rylant

“I learned to write from authors. I didn't know any, but I read their books.”

Knows Writing Book

Author:Cynthia Rylant

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Born: June 6, 1954
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Quotes: 23

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