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Cynthia Reeg says, "Writing children's literature means staying young of heart forever."
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Background
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Cynthia's writings have appeared in Faces, My Friend, Clubhouse, and Dragonfly Spirit. She has pending publications in Ladybug, Highlights and Stories for Children magazines, as well as a short story in the upcoming Blooming Tree Press anthology, THE GIRLS. Her picture books, KITTY KERPLUNKING (http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/kitty-kerplunking.htm) and GIFTS FROM GOD (http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/gifts-from-GOD.htm) are available from Guardian Angel Publishing.
To find out more information on Cynthia and her writings, visit www.cynthiareeg.com
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Accomplishments
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Cynthia received the Missouri SCBWI 2006 Mentorship Award for her middle grade novel, THE SLIGHTLY TANGLED TALES OF JIM-BO BAXTER. Her short story, "The Emily Explosion," won one of the five top spots in the SmartWriters Contest and is soon to be published in the middle grade anthology, THE GIRLS, from Blooming Tree Press. Three of her poems have won top honors in the annual Springfield, Missouri Writers Guild Contest. Her Hispanic Christmas story, "The Lost Shepherd Boy," received Special Mention in the 2006 Society of Southwestern Authors Writing Contest. Her latest Christmas story, "Christmas Treasures," earned first runner-up in the 2007 Springfield Writers Contest.
Cynthia Reeg earned a Masters of Library Science from Oklahoma University. Cynthia is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators, the Missouri Writers Guild, the St. Louis Children’s Writers Circle, the American Library Association, the Catholic Library Association, and the St. Louis Catholic Library Association.
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Favorite Links
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Cynthia Reeg: Children's Book Author
Activities and stories for kids.
Information for parents & teachers.
Writing tips.
And Cynthia's blog under "What's New."
Guardian Angel Publishing
Fun and affordable print and eBooks for preschool through primary age chilren, promoting positive and uplifting messages. GIFTS FOR GOD and KITTY KERPLUNKING ordering information can be found here.
Stories for Children
A free eZine for children 3 to 12. Cynthia Reeg's short story, "BF's & Butterflies," will be in the April 2008 issue.
BlogCritics Magazine
Read Mayra Calvani's interview with Cynthia Reeg at this online community of writers and readers.
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