Beverly Cleary

Beverly Cleary (1916–2021) was an American novelist, autobiographer and librarian.

Also recorded as Beverly Atlee Cleary.

Beverly Cleary in brief

Born
1916
Died
2021
Known for
novelist, autobiographer, librarian, writer and illustrator
Place of birth
McMinnville
Contents

Overview

Born at McMinnville in 1916, died at Carmel-by-the-Sea in 2021.

In detail

Beverly Cleary studied at University of Washington, University of California, Berkeley and Grant High School. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is children's and young adult literature.

Works named in the authority record are Ramona, The Mouse and the Motorcycle, Dear Mr. Henshaw, Henry Huggins, Ellen Tebbits and Henry and Beezus.

Distinctions recorded are National Medal of Arts, Newbery Medal, Library of Congress Living Legend and Children's Literature Legacy Award.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Beverly Cleary”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1316719: Beverly Cleary

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