Introduction
Welcome to the life of Newberry Award Winning author Cynthia Rylant. Cynthia Rylant is a West Virginia born author who has made a living out of entertaining children and adults alike for many years. As part of our study of Cynthia Rylant, we will explore her life, her accomplishments, and the many books she has written. Your assignment is going to be to research Cynthia Rylant's life, read two or more of her books, and compose your own original book inspired through books by Cynthia Rylant. You will have two weeks to complete this assignment and be prepared to present your book and findings to the class. Now, sit back, relax, and let's start our journey into the life of Cynthia Rylant!
Life
1. http://www.orrt.org/rylant/ - You may use this website to get an idea of how her life as an author began.
2. http://www.cynthiarylant.com/ - This website is the official website of Cynthia Rylant- you will find information about her life, her books, and it gives you an opportunity to write to her.
3. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROI5cXHO5y0 - A You Tube video of Cynthia Rylant narrated by a high school student.
4. http://childrensbooks.about.com/cs/authorsillustrato/a/cynthiarylant.htm - Learn more about Cynthia's life in a easy to read format.
2. http://www.cynthiarylant.com/ - This website is the official website of Cynthia Rylant- you will find information about her life, her books, and it gives you an opportunity to write to her.
3. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROI5cXHO5y0 - A You Tube video of Cynthia Rylant narrated by a high school student.
4. http://childrensbooks.about.com/cs/authorsillustrato/a/cynthiarylant.htm - Learn more about Cynthia's life in a easy to read format.
Books
5. http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/contributor/cynthia-rylant - Scholastic link that will take you to a list of Cynthia's book
6. http://www.brainpopjr.com/readingandwriting/authors/cynthiarylant/ - Brainpop jr. is a great resource to find information about Cynthia Rylant and her book "When I Was Young in the Mountains."
7. http://www.harcourtbooks.com/authorinterviews/bookinterview_rylant.asp - Cynthia Rylant sat down with Harcourt Books to do an interview asking her about the inspirations for her books.
8. http://teachersites.schoolworld.com/webpages/BScanlon/resources.cfm?subpage=1213443 - This is a page of biographical information and activities composed by Bethesda Elementary School.
6. http://www.brainpopjr.com/readingandwriting/authors/cynthiarylant/ - Brainpop jr. is a great resource to find information about Cynthia Rylant and her book "When I Was Young in the Mountains."
7. http://www.harcourtbooks.com/authorinterviews/bookinterview_rylant.asp - Cynthia Rylant sat down with Harcourt Books to do an interview asking her about the inspirations for her books.
8. http://teachersites.schoolworld.com/webpages/BScanlon/resources.cfm?subpage=1213443 - This is a page of biographical information and activities composed by Bethesda Elementary School.
Accomplishments
9. http://www.paperbackswap.com/Cynthia-Rylant/author/ -When researching this website, look for the honors section and the books that Ms. Rylant has written that have earned her the honor.
10. http://www.cliffsnotes.com/study_guide/literature/newbery-medal-winners/missing-may/cynthia-rylant-biography.html - Refer to this website to get information about her life and the awards she has won.
10. http://www.cliffsnotes.com/study_guide/literature/newbery-medal-winners/missing-may/cynthia-rylant-biography.html - Refer to this website to get information about her life and the awards she has won.
Sources
Cynthia Rylant. (2004). Ohio Reading Road Trip. Retrieved from http://www.orrt.org/rylant/Happy Birthday Cynthia Rylant. (2012). Southern Belle Simple. Retrieved from http://www.southernbellesimple.com/2012/06/happy-birthday-cynthia-rylant.html
Newbery Award. (2012). Newbery Medal Home Page. Retrieved from http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/newberymedal/newberymedal
Created by Heather L. Palmer ([email protected]); Last updated October 24, 2012.
Newbery Award. (2012). Newbery Medal Home Page. Retrieved from http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/newberymedal/newberymedal
Created by Heather L. Palmer ([email protected]); Last updated October 24, 2012.