Beverly Cleary
Born in 1916
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Children's
Beverly Atlee Cleary was a renowned American author of children's and young adult fiction.
Her books have sold 91 million copies worldwide since 1950.
Cleary's most famous characters include Ramona Quimby, Beezus Quimby, Henry Huggins, and Ralph S. Mouse.
Her stories, often set in Portland, Oregon, are known for their emotional realism and relatable middle-class families.
Cleary received numerous accolades, including the National Book Award, Newbery Medal, and National Medal of Arts.
She was recognized as a Library of Congress Living Legend and has a school named after her in Portland.
Cleary passed away in 2021 at the age of 104, leaving behind a lasting legacy in children's literature.
