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Wednesday, April 12, 2006 12:00 AM

Beverly Cleary turns 90

Happy birthday to beloved children's author who gave us Ramona the Pest, Henry Huggins.
Sarah Elizabeth Richards

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  • Thursday, April 13, 2006 11:37 AM

    Happy Birthday, Ms. Cleary

    Here's wishing a wonderful writer the very best on her birthday. I loved her stories when I read them back in the late '60s. Loved how Henry fashioned a boy's bike with a broomstick, how Ramona named her doll "Chevrolet" after her aunt's car (and 'cause it sounded classy) and fingerpainted the neighbor's cat. They, and Beezus, were dear friends who happened to live in books.

    It's great to know from other Salon readers that Ms. Cleary's books still resonate today. That's quite a legacy. Many happy returns, Ms. C!

    —RatherBRidin' Read RatherBRidin''s other letters

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