Beverly Atlee Cleary was an American writer of children's and young adult fiction. One of America's most successful authors, 91 million copies of her books have been sold worldwide since her first book was published in 1950.

What author just died at 104?

Children's Author Beverly Cleary, Creator Of Ramona Quimby, Dies At 104. Beverly Cleary was the author behind many beloved characters, including Henry Huggins, Ellen Tebbits, Otis Spofford, and Beezus and Ramona Quimby (as well as Ribsy, Socks and Ralph S. Mouse).

What was Beverly clearys last book?

The author of the children's books about Henry Huggins, Beezus and Ramona published her first book in 1950 and her last Ramona book in 1999.