Like a Rainbow: The Colorful Story of Cyndi Lauper
Like a Rainbow: The Colorful Story of Cyndi Lauper
Like a Rainbow: The Colorful Story of Cyndi Lauper
Description
Description
The vibrant and inspiring story of beloved singer and fierce activist Cyndi Lauper. Before Cyndi Lauper was the larger-than-life icon we know today, she was a boisterous little girl who had a hard time fitting in. But she knew she had something amazing to share with the world. She just needed to figure out how. So one day, Cyndi set off to find her own voice, bopping from place to place and trying out all kinds of jobs along the way. Though she faced many challenges and encountered people who didn't understand her particular shine, she never dimmed her light and always had music in her heart. Cyndi went on to share her powerful songs with the world and become a passionate advocate for any person who didn't quite fit in. She let people know it's okay to be different, and that you should never, ever be afraid to show your true colors!
About the Author
About the Author
Amy Guglielmo lives a life in pictures. In addition to writing about art, artists, and makers, she is a painter, teacher, and supporter of arts education for children of all ages. Amy once created a Barbie house, equipped with a working elevator, and she is an A-plus hugger. She lives with her husband on the Adirondack coast of Lake Champlain. You can visit Amy online at AmyGuglielmo.com. Jacqueline Tourville's experience working with children with autism as a public school teacher opened her eyes to the importance of inclusive stories for kids. The author of Albie's First Word: A Tale Inspired by Albert Einstein's Childhood and coauthor with Amy Guglielmo of Pocket Full of Colors: The Magical World of Mary Blair, Disney Artist Extraordinaire and Like a Rainbow: The Colorful Story of Cyndi Lauper, Jacqueline lives in Maine with her family. Ask her about the miniature log cabin she once built for her cat! Brigette Barrager is an artist, designer, writer, and the illustrator of Pocket Full of Colors and Like a Rainbow by Amy Guglielmo and Jacqueline Tourville as well as the New York Times bestselling Uni the Unicorn by Amy Krouse Rosenthal. She attended the California Institute of the Arts and spent some time working in animation before taking the plunge into book illustration, where she's lived happily ever after. She resides in Los Angeles with her handsome husband, cute doggy, and terrible cat. Visit Brigette online at BrigetteB.com.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"The art is ultimately the star here; Lauper's flamboyant style and creative flair has always been part of her appeal, and that is best presented with an explosion of colors and movement, a chaos that is rooted in a visual declaration of individuality, joy, and inclusion. The story does important work too, however, explaining that some kinds of brilliance are often misunderstood or unappreciated, particularly in children. Just as Cyndi was saved by finding good to hold on to in a harsh world, kids who seek out her videos and music may find the same comfort."--BCCB "April 2026"
"A love song to Lauper and to tenacious oddballs everywhere."--Kirkus "1/15/26"
"The open-minded individualism of singer and songwriter Cyndi Lauper sparkles in Guglielmo and Tourville's openhearted account of the musician's road to stardom...Combining textures and pointillist backgrounds, Barrager's inky vignettes have a rainbow-toned pop art vibe that establishes Lauper's fun-loving punk-like aesthetic."--Publishers Weekly "2/9/26"
"A vibrant, energetic biography, this book celebrates individuality, creativity, and advocacy, making it a must-have for elementary collections and fans of inspirational real-life stories."--School Library Journal "3/20/26"
"The upbeat text occasionally references her lyrics, while Barrager's illustrations are appropriately bright, bold, and layered; young Cyndi's changing hair color and footwear as the book progresses hint at her iconic style. The story ends with Lauper's achievement of musical success, and an author's note provides additional details about her life, activism, and greatest hits."--Horn Book Magazine "April 2026"
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub date:
2026-04-21
Length:
40 pages
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