Cynthia Levinson (she/her/hers)

Cynthia Levinson is the award-winning author of numerous nonfiction books for young readers and the winner of the Robert F. Sibert Medal, the Carter G. Woodson Book Award, the Jane Addams Book Award, and an NAACP Image Award honor. A former teacher and education policy expert, she writes about history, law, policy, and social justice, even in space. Her latest book, “Who Owns the Moon?” explores cooperation and equity beyond Earth’s bounds. She divides her time between Austin and Boston.

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Awards: Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal, Carter G. Woodson Award, Jane Addams Book Award, Golden Kite Award, NAACP Image Award Finalist, National Jewish Book Award Finalist, Julia Ward Howe Award, California Reading Association: Eureka! Gold Medal for Nonfiction, IRA Young Adult Nonfiction

Researching & Writing Engaging Nonfiction

Nonfiction that engages readers goes far beyond facts to tell stories and raise critical life-changing issues. Four authors share their strategies for researching and writing books about climate change, space exploration, basketball, and baseball.

Education Room 351 (Seats 46, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sat, Mar 14, 11:30 am - 12:25 pm
Children
Signing area: Signing Area - Children (following presentation)  

Panelists: Anne Broyles, Cynthia Levinson, Kadir Nelson, John Parra
Moderator: Janelle Mathis
Sponsor: Session made possible courtesy of Southside Community School

Cosmic Questions

Erika Hamden and Cynthia Levinson discuss with astrophysicist Chris Impey, the science, ethics and imagination shaping humanity’s next frontier. Join this conversation on wonder, responsibility and the future of space.

Science City - Main Stage (Seats 195)  
Sat, Mar 14, 4:00 pm - 4:55 pm
Science / Medicine / Technology
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Science City (following presentation)  

Panelists: Erika Hamden, Cynthia Levinson
Moderator: Chris Impey
Sponsors: Session made possible courtesy of JoBob Hungate, Roche Tissue Diagnostics, Donald and Karen Bachrach

History Is Not Destiny

Throughout U.S. history, individuals and groups have worked to influence the course of American democracy and equality. This panel of authors will show how past decisions have shaped the nation and highlight the people who challenged that history in pursuit of a more perfect union.

Integrated Learning Center Room 150 (Seats 155, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sun, Mar 15, 10:00 am - 10:55 am
Multigenre
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Integrated Learning Center (following presentation)  

Panelists: Cynthia Levinson, Sanford Levinson, Tom Zoellner
Moderator: Catherine Alonzo
Sponsors: Session made possible courtesy of Hughes Federal Credit Union, Kimberly Peters and Bruce Peters, David Cormier and Karyl Lynch

Books:

Who Owns the Moon?

And Other Conundrums of Exploring and Using Space
Teen
Holiday House
January 2025
ISBN 9781682635377
208 pages
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Fault Lines in the Constitution

The Framers, Their Fights, and the Flaws That Affect Us Today
Teen
Peachtree Publishing Company Incorporated
July 2025
ISBN 9781682638040
320 pages
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