Celebrated children's book author Beverly Cleary, whose memories of her Oregon childhood were shared with millions through characters like Ramona and Beezus Quimby and Henry Huggins, has died at age 104. "We are saddened by the passing of Beverly Cleary, one of the most beloved children's authors of all time. WATCH | Beverly Cleary discusses writing for children:Author Beverly Cleary on writing for children Digital Archives 1:20 Beverly Cleary, in Vancouver for a Library Association meeting, talks about writing for children 1:20The little sister who 'didn't go away'Trained as a librarian, Cleary didn't start writing books until her early 30s when she wrote Henry Huggins, published in 1950. Ramona, perhaps her best-known character, made her debut in Henry Huggins with only a brief mention. Ramona books re-released with famous forewardsIn all, there were eight Ramona books between Beezus and Ramona in 1955 and Ramona's World in 1999.

Source: CBC News March 26, 2021 21:47 UTC