Beverly Cleary is one of America’s most beloved authors. As a child, she struggled with reading and writing. But by third grade, after spending much time in her public library in Portland, Oregon, she found her skills had greatly improved. Before long, her school librarian was saying that she should write children’s books when she grew up.Instead she became a librarian. When a young boy asked her, “Where are the books about kids like us?” she remembered her teacher’s encouragement and was inspired to write the books she’d longed to read but couldn’t find when she was younger. She based her funny stories on her own neighborhood experiences and the sort of children she knew. And so, the Klickitat Street gang was born!Mrs. Cleary’s books have earned her many prestigious awards, including the American Library Association’s Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, presented to her in recognition of her lasting contribution to children’s literature. Dear Mr. Henshaw won the Newbery Medal, and Ramona Quimby, Age 8 and Ramona and Her Father have been named Newbery Honor Books. Her characters, including Beezus and Ramona Quimby, Henry Huggins, and Ralph, the motorcycle-riding mouse, have delighted children for generations.
Twins explore the world differently, blending imagination and reality in playful adventures.
A mouse befriends a young boy staying in a hotel and learns to ride his toy motorcycle, leading to a series of adventures and misadventures.
A mouse on a motorcycle escapes home, facing wild dangers and unexpected friendships at summer camp.
A young girl navigates the challenges of growing up with a pesky little sister.
A mouse's school adventure tests his cleverness in a maze.
A young girl struggles to learn cursive writing in school, leading to a series of events that challenge her and her teacher
A young boy writes letters to his favorite author, Boyd Henshaw, and learns about the writing process and himself.
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Illustrated
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Collaborators
Picture books
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Chapter books
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Books published each year, stacked by book type.
The share of the catalog represented by each book type.
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Every title in the Bookroo library, ordered from newest to oldest.
Twins explore the world differently, blending imagination and reality in playful adventures.
This book is about a young girl navigating fourth grade and family life.
A boy imagines his own birth story during bedtime.
A stray dog inspires a boy to run and find hope in unexpected places.
A young girl struggles to learn cursive writing in school, leading to a series of events that challenge her and her teacher
Twins find magical boots that grow with them. What adventures await?
Janet's secret collection grows until a surprise changes everything.
Twins seek a worthy recipient for their dog biscuits.
Ramona faces family secrets, potential moves, and sisterly chaos. Can she handle it all?
A reckless motorcycle ride leads to a life-changing encounter with the law.
A young boy writes letters to his favorite author, Boyd Henshaw, and learns about the writing process and himself.
A mouse's school adventure tests his cleverness in a maze.
A young girl navigates the challenges of growing up and family life.
A young girl navigates the challenges of growing up and family dynamics.
A young girl's world shifts when her father loses his job, testing her family's resilience.
A young girl navigates the challenges of growing up and learning to control her temper.
A cat's world turns upside down with a new baby in the house.
A mouse on a motorcycle escapes home, facing wild dangers and unexpected friendships at summer camp.
A kindergartener's antics lead to unexpected challenges and lessons in friendship and self-discovery.
A young girl navigates the challenges of kindergarten and learns valuable lessons about friendship and growing up.
Twins must unite to face a school bully threatening their peace.
A mouse befriends a young boy staying in a hotel and learns to ride his toy motorcycle, leading to a series of adventures and misadventures.
A mouse discovers a toy motorcycle and embarks on thrilling adventures beyond his hotel home.
A lost dog embarks on a wild journey to reunite with his boy.
A young girl navigates family chaos as her sister's wedding approaches, questioning her own dreams of romance.
Boys' clubhouse faces Ramona's unstoppable mischief, threatening Henry's newspaper dreams.
Beaver's puzzled by Wally's sudden need for cash. What's he up to?
Beaver's antics lead to unexpected adventures and mischief.
Can Emily's wild ideas bring a library to her small town?
A boy's quest to dig a giant hole faces sibling sabotage.
Explore a lively farm through an alphabet of sounds.
Join Beaver in a series of comical misadventures.
A girl navigates first love, unsure if her feelings are reciprocated.
A new school year brings unexpected love and choices for Shelley.
A young boy's adventures with his dog and a group of mischievous kittens lead him to try to get a paper route and become more responsible.
A young girl navigates the excitement and anxiety of her first crush.
A young girl navigates the challenges of growing up with a pesky little sister.
Henry Huggins goes on a fishing trip with his father and catches a 29-pound salmon with his bare hands.
A prankster faces unexpected consequences when his teasing goes too far.
A boy's quest for a bike leads to unexpected challenges and friendships.
Ellen's secret bonds her to Austine, but a mistake threatens their friendship. Can she make amends?
A young boy's life is forever changed when he finds a lost dog.
Creative company
The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Beverly Cleary's books.
