Spotlight on Author Beverly Cleary

For several generations, Beverly Cleary has delighted young readers, particularly 8-12 year olds, with her humorous, yet realistic, stories about the ordinary lives of children. She has won numerous awards, including the Newbery Medal. Two of her books about Ramona Quimby were designated Newbery Honor Books. Her most recent Ramona book is "Ramona's World," published in 1999.