Author Cindy Lynn Sawyer
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Helping children and families discover wonder, grow kindness, and build brighter futures through stories and hands-on adventures.


Stories That Spark Wonder, Learning, and Heart
Helping children discover big adventures, STEM exploration, and life lessons—one story at a time.

Whether you're a parent, teacher, librarian, or grandparent, you're here because you want more than entertainment. You want stories that inspire curiosity, build character, and help children grow into thoughtful, resilient learners.
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That's exactly what you'll find here.

Give Your Child More Than Just a Story
Imagine story time that sparks questions, encourages kindness, and turns everyday moments into adventures.

At Designed2Glow, you'll discover picture books and resources that blend:
• STEM learning through playful discovery
• Social-emotional learning woven naturally into stories
• Imagination-building adventures kids love
• Meaningful conversations that continue long after the last page

Because the best stories don't just entertain children—they help shape who they're becoming.

Explore Adventures Your Kids Will Remember
The Wonder of Under
What happens when a curious preschooler goes looking for adventure in all the wrong places?

Join Paxton as he discovers that imagination can transform ordinary objects into extraordinary adventures. Perfect for children who love to build, create, explore, and ask "What if?"

Remmy's Sticky Situation
What would your child do if something mysterious kept disappearing?

Follow Remmy Raccoon as he tries to solve the mystery of his vanishing cotton candy. Along the way, young readers discover lessons about friendship, assumptions, forgiveness, and a little science, too.

Looking for Fresh Ideas for Story Time?
The Step Into Story blog is packed with resources to help you turn books into memorable experiences.

You'll find:
• STEM + SEL picture book reviews
• Family and classroom activities
• Reading adventure ideas
• Author interviews and giveaways
• Creative ways to extend learning beyond the page

Whether you're reading at home, in a classroom, or at the library, you'll discover simple ways to make stories come alive.
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Meet Cindy
Hi, I'm Cindy Lynn Sawyer. I believe stories can help build brighter futures for children. 

That's why I create picture books that blend imagination, STEM exploration, and social-emotional learning into meaningful adventures that children enjoy and adults appreciate.

As a children's author, marketing strategist, and lifelong learner, I love helping families and educators discover new ways to inspire curiosity, creativity, and character through books.

When I'm not writing, you'll often find me researching unusual facts, dreaming up story adventures, or spending time with the people I love most.

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