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From: Terrie Dorio <tdorio>
Date: Wed, 22 Jul 1998 14:06:39 -0400 (EDT)

On Tue, 21 Jul 1998, Carolyn Brodie wrote:

  I have always found the writing to be honest and straightforward with

"Finding those right words in the air" - what a wonderful way to describe Cynthia Rylant's writing. I have always felt that each word she chooses - in picture books, easy-to-read books, poetry or longer fiction - belongs exactly where she places it and no other. They are wonderful to read aloud, and to me, all are full of magic - the magic of life, love, friendship, and families.

Terrie Dorio Santa Monica Public Library Santa Monica, CA tdorio at pen.ci.santa-monica.ca.us
Received on Wed 22 Jul 1998 01:06:39 PM CDT