Author Interview: Sara Ryan Shares Library Love, Plus Craft, Career & Life Advice

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By Gayleen Rabakukk

I’m thrilled to welcome Vermont College of Fine Arts faculty member and author Sara Ryan to Cynsations today. Their new book, Mountain Upside Down (Dutton, 2025) perfectly mixes the excitement of discovering one’s own identity, with the challenges of shifting family dynamics and outside forces beyond our control.

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Guest Interview: Librarians Kerensa Williams & Rita Painter Discuss Spooky Stories

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By Cory Putman Oakes

Today is the last day of my Cynsations Spooky Middle Grade Takeover! I thought I’d go out with a bang and give you a double-librarian interview.

Since a lot of spooky middle grade books tread that fine line between upper elementary and lower middle school age,

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