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Beverly Cleary refused to teach kids how to be good -- and generations of young readers fell in love with her rebel Ramona

  • Written by Kristin Girten, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Arts and Humanities/Associate Professor of English, University of Nebraska Omaha
Beverly Cleary refused to teach kids how to be good -- and generations of young readers fell in love with her rebel RamonaBeverly Cleary's beloved characters, including Ramona Quimby and Henry Huggins, have enthralled readers for decades.AP Photo/Anthony McCartney

There’s nothing like being reasoned with by a 4-year-old girl.

“‘Stop it,’ ordered Beezus. ‘Stop it this instant! You can’t eat one bite and then throw the rest...

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