This made it possible for her to live with her mother. Four years down the line, her mother relocated to Beaver, West Virginia and this was just nearby where her grandparents lived with her.

All she had was comic books mainly and outdoor activities that were endless. As a result of this, Cynthia Rylant was not in a position to enjoy children’s books when she was young.

There was no automobile, running water or electricity. However, no one came for her and this gave her no other choice other than to get used to the rustic and poor life. Kind local townsmen, extended family as well as her grandparents stepped in and supported her with a loving, safe and nurturing environment and all she could wish for was someone who could come for her. She was brought up during the 1960s in the Appalachian region and this was a time when economic empowerment depressed. Her mum attended nursing school after separation. During this time, her mum visited her few times in a year. It is during this years that her parents separated and this led to her relocation to her grandparent’s house in Cool Ridge in West Virginia. Her first four years since birth, were spent in Illinois. This makes the author to use the maiden name of her mother as her pen name. Her mother’s name is Leatrel Smith nee Rylant. Her father, John Tune Smith was a U.S Army veteran. This incredible writer came to be, in Hopewell, West Virginia. The highest percentage of her writing work has been done in series. She also gets her motivation from her pets, family life joys and hardship sand the loner’s feelings. The highest contribution in her books is her early childhood in Appalachia. His shows that Cynthia Rylant is a very resource writer who has shared this talent and passion with a world that has in return appreciated her effort. She also has got two of her books as Caldecott Honor Books. Her book, ‘A Fine White Dust, was awarded the Newbery Honor book in the year 1987. This includes ‘Missing May’, a novel that won the Newbery Medal in the year 1993. Cynthia Rylant is a highly talented writer as her works has won her various book awards. This great writer has also done poetry and nonfiction. The fiction work involved short stories, novels and picture books. She has done 100 and above children’s books and this includes fiction work. Walt Disney's Snow White and the Seven DwarfsĬynthia Rylant is an American librarian and author, who was born on 6th June 1954. Henry and Mudge and a Very Merry Christmas

Ludie's Life by Cynthia Rylant