When she was 6, her family moved to Portland, Oregon, where she went to grammar and high school. Beverly Cleary was born Beverly Atlee Bunn in McMinnville, Oregon. Share your favorites with us by commenting and tagging us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Some of her best known and loved characters are Ramona Quimby and her sister Beatrice ('Beezus'), Henry Huggins, and Ralph S. Henshaw (1983), not only because it’s an epistolary and I love epistolaries, but also because it’s an epistolary between students and their favorite authors!” – Matt Patin, Literary Director “Great memories being a teen reading Fifteen (1956) and Sister of the Bride (1963) during the summer.” – Ke’ara Hunt, Communications and Marketing Coordinator “As a cat lover, Socks (1973).” – Nicole Wielga, Logistics and Volunteer Coordinator “ Ramona Quimby, Age 8 (1981).” – Susannah Auby, Development Associate “ Ramona the Brave (1975) and The Mouse and the Motorcycle (1965).” – Claire Burrows, Deputy Director “ Beezus and Ramona (1955).” – Gavin Quinn, Programs and Financial Coordinator “As the youngest sister, I’ve got to go with Beezus and Ramona (1955).” – Lois Kim, Executive Director Below is a list of favorite stories by Cleary shared by TBF staff members. Cleary was a librarian, committed to sharing the joy of reading with children and families. We bid farewell to the children’s author Beverly Cleary, who spent her life writing books about beloved characters Henry Huggins, Ramona Quimby, and Ralph S.
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