The Answer:

Yes. In 1991, Cleary's Dear Mr. Henshaw won the Newbery Medal for Best Book. In addition, Ramona and Her Father and Ramona Quimby, Age 8 were Newbery Honor books in 1978 and 1982.

We have a short biography of Beverly Cleary and a list of Newbery Medal winners. You also might like Beverly Cleary's official website.

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