Like a Rainbow

The Colorful Story of Cyndi Lauper

A TRUE TALE WITH

A CHERRY ON TOP

Atheneum Books for Young Readers

{Simon & Schuster)

(pub. 4.21.2026)

40 pages

Ages 4 - 8

Authors: Amy Guglielmo and

Jacqueline Tourville

   Illustrator: Brigette Barrager

Character: Cyndi Lauper

Overview:

"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!"

Tantalizing taste:

"From the stage, Cyndi saw a colorful mass of people bopping and singing along to her songs.

She sang for the kids who didn't quite fit in. She gave them a home in her music. She let them know that if they were lost, they could find her...

For these friends, and for everyone, she sang to let them know ...

not to be afraid...

how to show their true colors...

that they are beautiful...

and that they are all rainbows."

And something more: Amy Guglielmo and Jacqueline Tourville share in the Authors' Note: "From the beginning, Cyndi was on a mission to find her true colors as an artist. Life wasn't easy for Cyndi, but she was fortunate to find allies along the way who believed in her and encouraged her to use her talents to the fullest... Long before there were cheering crowds, these special people made sure Cyndi knew that she was loved and supported."