BEVERLY CLEARY – 104 YEARS OLD

Beloved American author Beverly Cleary turned 104 this year, but she is still warming the hearts of her readers from all over the world. The author rose to fame writing children’s novels in the 1950s. Some of her most famous works include Beezus and Ramona, Ramona the Pest, and Ramona and Her Mother.

Since the 1950s, her books have already sold 91 million copies worldwide. She received the National Book Award in 1981, followed by the Newbery Medal in 1984. With the help of her financial advisors, Beverly was able to turn her passion into a full-blown literary empire. After decades of raising children through her books, Beverly Cleary is now enjoying a much-deserved retirement rest in her home in Carmel, California. Beverly is one of the few actresses who had the most to offer during their time in the spotlight – physically, emotionally, and mentally.