Celebrated Children's Author Beverly Cleary Dies At 104

The transcript discusses the life and achievements of Clary, a renowned author known for her children's books featuring characters like Ramona and Beezus. Clary began her writing career in her early 30s, publishing her first book, Henry Huggins, in 1950. She received numerous accolades, including the National Book Award and the Newbery Medal. Clary was recognized as a living legend by the Library of Congress in 2000 and received the National Medal of Arts in 2003.

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