Beverly Cleary
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Summary
Beverly Cleary was born on April 12, 1916[1], in McMinnville[2]. She died on March 25, 2021[3], in Carmel-by-the-Sea[4]. She worked as a novelist[5], children's writer[6], autobiographer[7], librarian[8], and writer[9]. She ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,563 views/month, #6,570 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Native language: English[12]
- Occupation: illustrator[13]
- Field of work: children's and young adult literature[14]
- Educated at: University of Washington[15], University of California, Berkeley[16], Grant High School[17]
- Notable work: Ramona[18], The Mouse and the Motorcycle[19], Dear Mr. Henshaw[20], Henry Huggins[21], Ellen Tebbits[22], Henry and Beezus[23], Otis Spofford[24], Henry and Ribsy[25], Beezus and Ramona[26], Fifteen[27], Henry and the Paper Route[28], Emily's Runaway Imagination[29], Henry and the Clubhouse[30], Sister of the Bride[31]
- Award received: National Medal of Arts[32], Newbery Medal[33], Library of Congress Living Legend[34], Children's Literature Legacy Award[35], Regina Medal[36], National Book Award[37], Golden Kite Award[38]
- Sex or gender: female[39]
- Commons category: Beverly Cleary[40]
- Family name: Cleary[41]
- Given name: Beverly[42]
- Official website: http://beverlycleary.com/[43]
- Topic's main category: Category:Beverly Cleary characters[44]
Why It Matters
Beverly Cleary has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] She is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
FAQs
Where was Beverly Cleary born?
Beverly Cleary was born in McMinnville[2].
Where did Beverly Cleary die?
Beverly Cleary passed away in Carmel-by-the-Sea[4].
What did Beverly Cleary do for work?
Beverly Cleary worked as a novelist[5], children's writer[6], autobiographer[7], librarian[8], and writer[9].
Where did Beverly Cleary go to school?
Beverly Cleary was educated at University of Washington[15], University of California, Berkeley[16], and Grant High School[17].
What awards did Beverly Cleary receive?
Honors received include National Medal of Arts[32], Newbery Medal[33], Library of Congress Living Legend[34], and Children's Literature Legacy Award[35].