12 Incredible Facts About Beverly Cleary

(via Mental Floss)  Moving, relatable, and frequently hilarious, the stories of Beverly Cleary, who passed away on March 25, 2021at the age of 104, have been captivating readers of all ages for more than 60 years. From Ramona Quimby to Socks the Cat, Cleary’s characters—and the tales they inhabit—are still going strong all these decades later. Here’s what you might not know about one of the world’s favorite children’s authors.