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WRITTEN & ILLUSTRATED BY CYNTHIA CENTERBAR

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Picture Book THANK YOU PINE STREET by Author Illustrator Cynthia Centerbar Front Cover
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About
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Cynthia Centerbar is a grandmother, author, and illustrator. Praised by Readers' Favorite as a “gentle and engaging” storyteller, her picture books are inspired by memorable childhood moments. —Like her debut title, THANK YOU PINE STREET, a celebration of preschool and its messy art, first friendships, and meaningful classroom lessons.

Cynthia’s creative journey began when she picked up illustration during the isolating days of the pandemic — discovering a new passion that soon grew into a second career. Her artwork has since been exhibited at the Worcester Art Museum and the Briarwood Gallery.  She frequently delights audiences with character readings of her stories at bookstores, libraries, and schools.

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“Creating little books is my joy. — It's how I stay focused on the child’s hopeful view of the world."

 

Cynthia continues to write and illustrate from her Massachusetts home — crafting "read it again" books that encourage curiosity, nurture empathy, and prepare kids for life’s big moments.

Illustrations

Illustrations

Some featured works by Cynthia

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Events

Events

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Contact

Contact to Schedule

Patty's Recommendations
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07/11/26 Anne Bradstreet Day of Gratitude, North Andover, MA

03/09/26 Story Time, God's Little Children Preschool

03/05/26 Read For Fun Book Club, Seattle, WA

03/03/26 SHS Career Fair, Shrewsbury, MA

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08/24/25 Author Event, Tatnuck Book Store

08/23/25 WBZ Interview, CBS News Boston

08/19/25 Sterling Street Market

08/10/25 Kids Sunday, TidePool Book Shop

6/25-7/25 VizArt Exhibition Briarwood Gallery

06/04/25 Readers' Favorite Review by Jennifer Senick

07/25/25 Author Showcase, Shrewsbury Public Library

07/09/25 Author Visit, Little Beginnings Preschool

07/01/25 Community Advocate Interview with Evan Walsh

06/04/25 All About Picture Books, Highlights Foundation

10/2024  Art of the Macabre, Worcester Art Museum

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Patty's Recommendations

Book's recommended by THANK YOU PINE STREET'S, precocious Patty.  For "I'm ready for big kid school," click the yellow bus.  For "I am grateful," click the "scrump-deli-cious" food.

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