Provides information about the childhood, education, and career of children's book author Cyntia Rylant, and is known for writing "Missing May," "A Fine White Dust," and "The Islander.".
General Note
Includes index.
Content Note
Drawing on real life -- Childhood challenge -- Young in the mountains -- Early influences -- Bitten by the book bug -- A brand new world -- Becoming an author -- Tackling tough topics -- Private life.