Cynthia Cliff is an author and self-taught artist who grew up in rural Virginia surrounded by farms and woodlands. This upbringing provided her with a love of history, nature, and folklore—themes that find their way into her whimsical, folk-art inspired story-telling. She has a number of children’s book including A Day at the Museum, A Weekend Trip, The Wild Garden, and Pie for Breakfast. Her upcoming book Mary E. and the Apple Tree, published by Greenwillow Books, out in 2026, is about one girl’s experiences growing up on her family’s orchards and is inspired by her own families’ story.  www.cynthiacliff.com

3 Fun Facts

1. I started drawing late in life.
2. I backpacked on the Appalachian Trail at 10 yrs old.
3. I can write upside down and backwards.