Beverly Cleary's birthday is April 12 (she's turning 94!), and the Hollywood branch of Mulnomah County Libraries has several events planned in celebration. They are having a party that day from 1 to 3 PM with cupcakes, balloons, and nightcrawlers too (if you're a fan you'll understand). April 12 is also D.E.A.R. (Drop Everything and Read) Day, a national reading program featured in Ramona Quimby, Age 8.
Also scheduled is the popular neighborhood walk, "Walking With Ramona." Led by Portland author Laura Foster, this walking tour is for Portland's youngest Beverly Cleary fans in grades K-5. There are four walks scheduled April 10-12; see the website for more details.
