1916 – 2021

Beverly Cleary

American writer of children's books (1916–2021)

autobiographernovelistchildren's writerillustratorlibrarian

Born

1916-04-12, McMinnville

Died

2021-03-25

Birthplace state

Oregon

Biography

Beverly Cleary was born in McMinnville, Oregon in 1916 and worked as a writer, novelist, children's author, illustrator, and librarian. Her first book appeared in 1950, beginning a writing career that produced 91 million copies sold worldwide. Her characters included Ramona Quimby, Beezus Quimby, Henry Huggins and his dog Ribsy, and Ralph S. Mouse. She died in 2021.

Occupation

Beverly Cleary is recorded as a autobiographer, a novelist, a children's writer, a illustrator, a librarian and a writer, born in Oregon (1916–2021).

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Frequently asked about Beverly Cleary

Who was Beverly Cleary?

Beverly Cleary was American writer of children's books (1916–2021), born in Oregon (1916 – 2021).

When and where was Beverly Cleary born?

Beverly Cleary was born on 1916-04-12 in McMinnville.

When did Beverly Cleary die?

Beverly died on 2021-03-25.

What was Beverly Cleary known for?

Beverly Cleary is recorded as a autobiographer, a novelist, a children's writer, a illustrator, a librarian and a writer.

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