CYNTHIA CARLA is an award-winning children's book author. Her first book, The Who That I Am, has won numerous awards including the 2022 NYC Big Book Award Distinguished Favorite in the category of Children's Inspirational and the 2022 Moonbeam Children's Book Award Bronze prize in the category of Mind-Body-Spirit/Self-Esteem. This book was also shortlisted for the 2023 Eric Hoffer Awards Grand Prize and was a First Horizons Award Finalist. Cynthia just released her second book, A Great Bear Hug for Two, which brings a message of love and commitment a parent has for their child. Cynthia has a deep respect for all life, and the unified love we all share with each other. Cynthia hopes her books will shine love and comfort into each soul (child and adult) who reads them. Cynthia lives alongside the ocean and her wildlife friends, with her fun and loving husband and fur-babies. She sends her love to each and every one of you! Shine bright, shine through, with love. Find me on: Instagram: @cynthiacarla_author Facebook: Cynthia Carla - Children's Book Author