The Multnomah County Library's Hollywood branch
invites you to join Portland walking author Laura Foster on a tour back
in time, to the 1950s world of Ramona Quimby and friends. Explore the
Northeast Portland landscape that inspired Beverly Cleary's
best-selling children's books, from the 1951 Ellen Tebbits to the 1999 Ramona's World.
See the supermarket where mud claimed Ramona's boot, the park where
Henry hunts for night crawlers, and the Portland school that inspired
Glenwood School. Plus lots more, including a stroll along the streets
where Mrs. Cleary, Ramona and her friends lived.
The tour begins at the Hollywood Library. It is accessible, on flat
terrain, and lasts about 1.5 hours. Families are welcome.
Laura Foster is the author of Portland Hill Walks, Portland City
Walks and the editor of Metro's Walk There! The Hollywood Library is
located at 4040 N.E. Tillamook St. This program is made possible by
The Library Foundation, with support from The Kinsman Foundation.
