April's Author Of The Month- Beverly Cleary

Beverly Cleary was born on April 12th,1916, and she lived to be 104 years old!  She is known for writing about realistic characters from average families inspired by her childhood experiences in Oregon.  She struggled with reading early on, and understood how important it is to find just the right book for kids.  She got her master’s degree in library science, and worked as a children’s librarian before writing books. 

Beverly Cleary won a long list of awards and was named the 2000 Library Of Congress Living Legend.  “Drop Everything And Read” day is celebrated on her birthday nationwide.  

Although we only have one of her picture books, we DO have a collection of chapter books and Wonderbooks ( audio and chapter book combination) that are considered classics.  

Beverly Cleary Titles At The Wilton Public Library

• Easy Readers ( picture books) - Two Dog Biscuits

• Wonderbooks ( audio chapter book combo) -Ramona The Pest, The Mouse And The Motorcycle

• Chapter Books (Juvenile Fiction) Beezus and Ramona, Ramona The Brave, The Mouse And The Motorcycle, Ramona Quimby:Age 8,  Ralph S. Mouse, Runaway Ralph, Ramona And Her Father, Ramona’s World

• Biography- A Girl From Yamhill: A Memoir ( J BIO CLE) 

Many of her books can also be found on Overdrive and Hoopla as e-books or audiobooks.