pickVolume Two of Beverly Cleary‘s memoir was just as delightful as the first! I especially enjoyed hearing about her variety of experiences as a librarian. And I am so glad she pursued her original goal of being a writer. Her memoir ends with the publication of her first book, Henry Huggins. This was my #doublespin pick for August.
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I am ready for August with my #BookSpinBINGO list! I‘m 70 pages into the second volume of Beverly Cleary‘s memoirs, so I am guessing this will be the first book I finish this month.
pickLoved this 2nd memoir by Beverly Cleary! It covers her college days studying to become a children‘s librarian, which led to her writing life and publishing her first book. Can you believe this amazing author, who revolutionized the children‘s book industry, will celebrate her 105th birthday in April?❤️Thanks to @webhau1 for a great rec! It‘s my #BookSpinBingo read and also my January nonfiction book for #ReadingWithMaja.
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As much as I enjoyed reading about her childhood, I love this account of Beverly Cleary's college and early adult years even more. The first time I read this, it was during my own floundering, post-college and it inspired me to write her a letter to which she replied!
Happy 103rd birthday Beverly Cleary! 🎉 Her books about Henry, Beezus, & of course Ramona helped impart a lifelong love of reading in me & countless other kids, including my three boys! She revolutionized children‘s lit — we don‘t even know just how much we owe her. It was as a children‘s librarian here in Yakima, Washington, that she first became inspired to write for her young patrons. My wife took this pic of the library yesterday while in town
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