Author Interview: Cynthia Levinson on Timely Topics & Finding Hope in Readers

By Gayleen Rabakukk

I’m excited to welcome Cynthia Levinson back to Cynsations. Last month, I attended an Austin book talk with Cynthia and her husband and co-author Sandy Levinson discussing the new edition of their book, Fault Lines in the Constitution (Peachtree, 2025).

At most children’s literature events, there are at least some young readers in the audience, but in this instance the crowd consisted entirely of adults. It reminded me that “middle grade books” appeal to all ages, and to thi...