4 good links

  1. Author Profile: Beverly Cleary

    Endearing profile of how Cleary got started and what she's done since

  2. The World of Beverly Cleary

    Character profiles, a neighborhood map and activities for fans

  3. Ramona and Henry Statue Garden

    See the statues and other Ramona-related stuff in Portland, Oregon

  4. Beverly Cleary

    National Public Radio archive that includes interviews and related audio bits

Beverly Cleary Biography

Name at birth: Beverly Atlee Bunn

Beverly Cleary published Henry Huggins, her first book, in 1950. The adventures of Henry and his neighborhood pals continued in a series of books featuring a spunky little girl named Ramona Quimby. Cleary has written over 30 books for children, including The Mouse and The Motorcycle and the Newbery-winning Dear Mr. Henshaw. Cleary has also published two memoirs, A Girl From Yamhill and My Own Two Feet.

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