Cynthia Cliff - Mary E. and the Apple Tree

Cynthia Cliff is an author and self-taught artist who grew up in ruralVirginia outside of Winchester, surrounded by farms and woodlands. Thisupbringing provided her with a love of history, nature, and folklore—themesthat find their way into her whimsical, folk-art inspired storytelling. She hasa number of children’s books including A Day at the Museum, A Weekend Trip,The Wild Garden, and Pie for Breakfast. Her upcoming book MaryE. and the Apple Tree, published by Greenwillow Books/HarperCollins, isabout one girl’s experiences growing up on her family’s orchards in the Shenandoah Valley and is inspired by her own family’s story.

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