I love being a writer because I want to leave something here on earth to make it better, prettier, stronger.

- Cynthia Rylant

God turns clouds inside out to make fluffy beds for the dogs in Dog Heaven, and when they are tired from running and barking and eating ham-sandwich …

- Cynthia Rylant

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

- Cynthia Rylant

I learned to write from authors. I didn't know any, but I read their books.

- Cynthia Rylant

It is odd how we sometimes deny ourselves the very pleasure we have longed for and which is finally within our reach.

- Cynthia Rylant

They say that to be a writer you must first have an unhappy childhood. I don't know if unhappiness is necessary, but I think maybe some children who …

- Cynthia Rylant

Every person is able to add beauty, whether by growing flowers, or singing, or cooking luscious meals, or raising sweet pets. Every part of life can …

- Cynthia Rylant

I am so grateful to be a writer. I hope every child grows up and finds something to do that will seem important and that will seem precious. Happy li…

- Cynthia Rylant

In November, the smell of food is different. It is an orange smell. A squash and pumpkin smell. It tastes like cinnamon and can fill up a house in th…

- Cynthia Rylant