Higher quality version here: When Julie Christopher from HarperCollins Childrens Books contacted me to videotape an interview . Beverly Cleary, author of the Ramona Quimby book series, reflects on her career as a childrens book author and growing up in Portland. More than six decades since her first book came out, celebrated childrens author Beverly Cleary is marking a milestone, turning 100 in April. TODAYs Jenna . Celebrate reading with Beverly Cleary, the beloved and award-winning author of the popular Ramona Quimby book series. Learn more about The World of .
