Cyndi Giorgis

In 2017, Cyndi was personally selected by Jim Trelease to update The Read-Aloud Handbook. This was a book that played a role in Cyndi's life and she was thrilled and honored to carry on Trelease's legacy. Like Jim, she also has a passion for reading aloud which is apparent in the 8th edition of this well-loved resource that has been read by generations of parents, teachers, and librarians. After reading the 8th edition of his beloved book, Jim Trelease remarked, "I never for a moment had a doubt Cyndi was the right person to carry the book forward. I knew she would be good, but what I didn't know was how good. Now I know. Stupendously good! This is not just updating; this is a wonderful enhancement with new ideas, new blood, and new energy." Cyndi Giorgis has been a classroom teacher and school librarian. She currently is a professor of children's literature and a read-aloud enthusiast. She is a frequent presenter at educational conferences and also speaks at schools, libraries, and to organizations about the power of reading aloud to a child. In addition, she has experience and expertise in literacy education and presents on this topic as well. Cyndi is an avid reader and enjoys talking to kids, parents, and teachers about books.