A writer's Random ramblings
Before we close the book on the Month of Women’s History,
Let’s take a moment to remember Beverly Cleary, The wonderful author lady Who helped children aplenty Discover their need To grab a short novel to read. Some used the great works as the base of a book report, While others read them just for sport Because teachers and parents all agree That the works of Madam Cleary Can feed a child’s mind When they otherwise would find Less productive things to do with the time Than see how life has its own rhythm and rhyme That even come to the fore in prose, Especially that meant to help children get close With literature during the years in which they grow Into smart folks whose words can truly flow From brain to mouth or page Or even acted out on the stage. Beverly Cleary, master of “Write what you know,” Exemplifies how to show Literature as both craft and art, An excellent linguistic place to start Learning ways to share Words of wisdom, love, and care. Where Ramona, Beezus, Ralph, and Henry teach us to treasure The simple act of reading for pleasure, Including many kids like me, So my hat’s off to Beverly Cleary.
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