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“I want to do something important in my life, and I think that adding beauty to the world with books... really is important.”

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Cynthia Rylant

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. more

“When people see my images, a lot of times they will say, 'Oh my God.' Have you ever wondered what that meant? The 'oh' means it caught your attention, it makes you present, it makes you mindful. The 'my' means it connects with something deep inside your soul, it creates a gateway for your inner voice to rise up and be heard. And God, 'God' is that personal journey we all want to be on, to be inspired, to feel like we are connected to a universe that celebrates life.”

“Let me arise and open the gate, / to breathe the wild warm air of the heath.”

Air Let Me Warm Breathe Arise Gates

Book:Collected Verses

Source: Collected Verses

“For a sailor to sail around the world, the thought is just, sometimes, too much. Thus, one simply goes from port to port in the same direction.”

World Sometimes Too Much Around The World Sail Sailor Port

Author:Hal Moore

“Dawn itself is the most neglected masterpiece of the modern world.”

World Modern Dawn Masterpiece Modern World Neglected

Author:R. Murray Schafer

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