Beverly Cleary’s books have earned her many prestigious awards. In honor of her achievements, she’s been named a Living Legend by the Library of Congress.
Of most importance to Beverly Cleary, her books have won more than thirty-five statewide awards based on the votes of her young readers. Her characters, including Henry Huggins, Beezus and Ramona Quimby, Ellen Tebbits, and Otis Spofford, as well as Ribsy, Socks, and Ralph S. Mouse, have delighted children for generations.