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Like a Rainbow

The Colorful Story of Cyndi Lauper
By Amy Guglielmo and Jacqueline Tourville
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The vibrant and inspiring story of beloved singer and fierce activist Cyndi Lauper. Before Cyndi Lauper was the larger-than-life icon we know today, she was a boisterous little girl who had a hard time fitting in. But she knew she had something amazing to share with... Read More
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The vibrant and inspiring story of beloved singer and fierce activist Cyndi Lauper.

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The vibrant and inspiring story of beloved singer and fierce activist Cyndi Lauper.

Before Cyndi Lauper was the larger-than-life icon we know today, she was a boisterous little girl who had a hard time fitting in. But she knew she had something amazing to share with the world. She just needed to figure out how.

So one day, Cyndi set off to find her own voice, bopping from place to place and trying out all kinds of jobs along the way. Though she faced many challenges and encountered people who didn’t understand her particular shine, she never dimmed her light and always had music in her heart.

Cyndi went on to share her powerful songs with the world and become a passionate advocate for any person who didn’t quite fit in. She let people know it’s okay to be different, and that you should never, ever be afraid to show your true colors!

Like a Rainbow by Amy Guglielmo and Jacqueline Tourville beautifully captures the essence of Cyndi’s journey and remains an inspiring tale of resilience and authenticity.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781665962001

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 23 April 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers

Illustration: 5C jkt+5C int. ill. (coated; spot gloss varnish, spot color 805C on matte); 5C POB case art diff. fr jkt; digital

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Brigette Barrager

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 305.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 535g

Pages: 40

Collections

Amy Guglielmo Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Jacqueline Tourville LGBTQ+

About the Author

Amy GuglielmoΒ lives a life in pictures. In addition to writing about art, artists, and makers, she is a painter, teacher, and supporter of arts education for children of all ages. Amy once created a Barbie house, equipped with a working elevator, and she is an A-plus hugger. She lives with her husband on the Adirondack coast of Lake Champlain. You can visit Amy online at AmyGuglielmo.com.

Jacqueline Tourville’s experience working with children with autism as a public school teacher opened her eyes to the importance of inclusive stories for kids. The author ofΒ Albie’s First Word: A Tale Inspired by Albert Einstein’s ChildhoodΒ and coauthor with Amy Guglielmo ofΒ Pocket Full of Colors: The Magical World of Mary Blair, Disney Artist ExtraordinaireΒ andΒ Like a Rainbow: The Colorful Story of Cyndi Lauper, Jacqueline lives in Maine with her family. Ask her about the miniature log cabin she once built for her cat!Β 

Brigette Barrager is an artist, designer, writer, and the illustrator ofΒ Pocket Full of ColorsΒ andΒ Like a RainbowΒ by Amy Guglielmo and Jacqueline Tourville as well as theΒ New York TimesΒ bestsellingΒ Uni the UnicornΒ by Amy Krouse Rosenthal. She attended the California Institute of the Arts and spent some time working in animation before taking the plunge into book illustration, where she’s lived happily ever after. She resides in Los Angeles with her handsome husband, cute doggy, and terrible cat. Visit Brigette online at BrigetteB.com.

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