Beverly Cleary
AmericanMiddle GradeChildren's Bookb. 1916 — d. 2021
Beverly Cleary (1916–2021) was an American author best known for her warm, humorous, and realistic novels for children and young readers. Her books, including the Henry Huggins and Ramona series, chronicled everyday childhood experiences with compassion and wit and have been beloved by generations. Cleary received major honors for her work and is widely credited with helping shape modern children’s literature.
Awards
['Newbery Medal (1984)', 'Laura Ingalls Wilder Award']
Notable Works
['Henry Huggins', 'Beezus and Ramona', 'Ramona the Pest', 'Ramona Quimby, Age 8', 'Dear Mr. Henshaw']
