For her lifetime contributions to American literature, she received the National Medal of Arts, recognition as a Library of Congress Living Legend, and the Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal from the Association for Library Service to Children.

Cleary won the 1981 National Book Award for Ramona and Her Mother and the 1984 Newbery Medal for Dear Mr. Her first children's book was Henry Huggins after a question from a kid when Cleary was a librarian.

The majority of Cleary's books are set in the Grant Park neighborhood of northeast Portland, Oregon, where she was raised, and she has been credited as one of the first authors of children's literature to figure emotional realism in the narratives of her characters, often children in middle-class families. Some of her best known characters are Ramona Quimby and Beezus Quimby, Henry Huggins and his dog Ribsy, and Ralph S. One of America's most successful authors, 91 million copies of her books have been sold worldwide since her first book was published in 1950. Will Beezus find the patience to handle her little sister before Ramona turns her big day into a complete disaster?Īn important reminder of the good that can come when you throw yourself fully into any situation and draw outside the lines, says in their article 12 Girls from Fiction Who Are Their Own Heroes.Beverly Atlee Cleary (née Bunn April 12, 1916 – March 25, 2021) was an American writer of children's and young adult fiction. With a wild imagination, disregard for order, and an appetite for chaos, Ramona makes it hard for Beezus to be the responsible older sister she knows she ought to be.especially when Ramona threatens to ruin Beezus's birthday party. Having a little sister like four-year-old Ramona isn't always easy for Beezus Quimby. It's a fun way to keep your child engaged and as a supplement for activity books for children. This chapter book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 7 to 9 who are reading independently. Both the younger and older siblings of the family will enjoy this book. Newbery Award-winner Beverly Cleary delivers a humorous portayal of the ups and downs of sisterhood. This Description may be from another edition of this product.

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