Cynthia Rylant, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Cynthia Rylant

American author of children's books and librarian

Date of Birth: 06-Jun-1954

Place of Birth: Hopewell, Virginia, United States

Profession: writer, librarian, children's writer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Cynthia Rylant (born 6 June 1954) is an American author and librarian.
She has written more than 100 children's books, including works of fiction (picture books, short stories and novels), nonfiction, and poetry.
Several of her books have won awards, including her novel Missing May, which won the 1993 Newbery Medal, and A Fine White Dust, which was a 1987 Newbery Honor book.
Two of her books are Caldecott Honor Books.