Beverly Cleary
Writer
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.
Other authors who specialize in books for young readers include J.K. Rowling, R.L. Stine and Astrid Lindgren.
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Author Profile: Beverly Cleary
Endearing profile of how Cleary got started and what she's done since
The World of Beverly Cleary
Character profiles, a neighborhood map and activities for fans
Ramona and Henry Statues
See the statues and other Ramona-related stuff in Portland, Oregon
Beverly Cleary
Brief biography and a few notes
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Best Known As
The author of the Ramona books for children
