“A celebration of Cleary, literacy, and the pursuit of ambitious dreams, this charming picture book will enhance any biography collection.”– School Library Journal The artwork looks fresh and appealing while suggesting the period, the emotional resonance, and the upbeat spirit of Cleary’s books.”– Booklist, starred Hohn makes good use of color, light, and pattern in his imaginative illustrations, which interpret the text sensitively. “Conrad writes with clarity and features significant details that bring Cleary’s experiences and personality to life for kids today. “Hohn captures her lively spirit through illustrations, reminiscent of those by Alan Tiegreen for Cleary’s own books, that will keep young readers entertained. A loving and informative tribute worthy of celebrating Cleary’s 103rd year of life.” - Kirkus Reviews, starred With hard work, and the encouragement of her parents and a special teacher, she learned to read and at a young age discovered she had a knack for writing.īeverly Cleary’s story comes to life in this narrative nonfiction picture book as she grows to follow her dreams of writing the books she longed for as a child, becoming an award-winning writer and one of the most famous children’s authors of all time.īeautiful illustrations capture Cleary’s sense of humor, struggles, and triumphs, and are filled with Easter eggs throughout for fans to discover. She often wondered if there were any books about kids just like her. Summary: Just Like Beverly follows the life of beloved children’s author Beverly Cleary from her early years in Oregon to her career as a successful writer who wrote stories, including the wildly popular Ramona and Henry Huggins series, for kids just like her.Īs a young girl, Beverly Cleary struggled to learn to read and found most children’s books dull and uninteresting.

Just Like Beverly: A Biography of Beverly Cleary (Growing to Greatness)

Just Like Beverly by Vicki Conrad