2. LIFE AND WORK OF THE AUTHOR Daniela, Christian, Leo, and Griffin

3.  Beverly Cleary was born on a farm in McMinnville, Oregon on April 12, 1916.  Beverly Cleary’s father was Chester Lloyd Bunn and her mother was Mable Atlee.

4.  She spent her time on a farm called Yamhill,Oregon.  Her town did not have a library so her mom made an agreement with the state library to send books to her town.  Beverly Cleary started to read books with the help of her mother.  Beverly Cleary’s family moved to Portland, Oregon when she was old enough to go to school.

5.  When Beverly Cleary entered school she had trouble reading books.  She worked hard to improve her reading and finally in third grade she became an excellent reader  She spent a lot of time in the library.

6.  I In 1934,Beverly Cleary moved to California and attended college. SShe graduated from junior college in Ontario, California. SShe also earned a degree in Library Science from University of Washington in Seattle.

7.  Beverly Cleary began working as a librarian in Yakima,Washington in 1940.  She married Clarence Cleary in 1940.  Clarence Cleary encouraged her to write books.  Her first book was henry huggins.  She became a well-known author.

8.  Beverly Cleary wrote over 30 best-selling books for children and young adults.  Her books have earned many prestigious awards, including the National Medal Of Art and the Newbery medal for Dear Mr.Henshaw.  She received the Newbery Honor award for Ramona Quimby and Ramona And Her Father.

10. AND THIS IS THE LIFE STORY OF……. BEVERLY CLEARY