A good portion of Beverly Cleary's 100 years have been spent writing books children love.
One
hundred years ago today, Beverly Atlee Bunn was born in McMinnville Oregon to a
farmer and a teacher. She lived on their
farm near Yam Hill until she was six years old.
At that time she and her parents
moved to Portland. Her childhood home is still there
The city of Portland, where she worked as a librarian, has honored her beloved characters, Ramona, Henry, and Ribsy by placing them in the Beverly Cleary Sculpture Garden for Children.
Mrs. Cleary has won numerous awards for her writing over the years, including two Newbery Honor books and over 35 state awards.
Please post which of her books has touched your heart.
