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RAVENEYE
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Beloved Children's Author Dies Mar 29, 2021 11:28:40 GMT -6

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Post by RAVENEYE on Mar 29, 2021 11:28:40 GMT -6

Aw. Who read the Ramona books as a kid? I remember my sister devouring several of them in elementary school. Seems we always had Ramona around. Anyway, author Beverly Cleary died this week and the remarkable age of 104.

Article detailing her life and looooong writing career HERE.

ScienceGirl Forum Leader In a crowded marketplace, fitting in is a failure. -- Seth Godin Posts: 248 Custom Title: Idea Girl Preferred Pronouns: She/her HARD: 400 MEDIUM: 50 EASY: 50	Beloved Children's Author Dies Mar 29, 2021 22:13:33 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ScienceGirl on Mar 29, 2021 22:13:33 GMT -6 I LOVED the Ramona books! And my daughter loves them now. Such a huge loss!
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Beloved Children's Author Dies

Post by RAVENEYE on Mar 29, 2021 11:28:40 GMT -6

Post by ScienceGirl on Mar 29, 2021 22:13:33 GMT -6

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