{"product_id":"my-own-two-feet-9780380727469","title":"My Own Two Feet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTold in her own words, \u003cem\u003eMy Own Two Feet\u003c\/em\u003e is Newbery Medal-winning author Beverly Cleary's second heartfelt and relatable memoir.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe New Yorker \u003c\/em\u003ecalled Beverly Cleary's first volume of memoirs, \u003cem\u003eA Girl From Yamhill\u003c\/em\u003e, \"a warm, honest book, as interesting as any novel.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow the creator of the classic children's stories millions grew up with continues her own fascinating story. Here is Beverly Cleary, from college years to the publication of her first book. It is a fascinating look at her life and a writing career that spans three generations, continuing to capture the hearts and imaginations of children of all ages throughout the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeverly Cleary's books have sold more than 85 million copies and have been translated into twenty-nine different languages, which speaks to the worldwide reach and love of her stories. She was honored with a Newbery Honor for \u003cem\u003eRamona and Her Father\u003c\/em\u003e and a second one for \u003cem\u003eRamona Quimby, Age 8. \u003c\/em\u003eShe received the John Newbery Medal for \u003cem\u003eDear Mr. Henshaw\u003c\/em\u003e, which was inspired by letters she'd received from children. Her autobiographies, \u003cem\u003eA Girl from Yamhill \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eMy Own Two Feet\u003c\/em\u003e, are a wonderful way to get to know more about this most beloved children's book author.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCleary, Beverly:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eBeverly Cleary is one of America's most beloved authors. As a child, she struggled with reading and writing. But by third grade, after spending much time in her public library in Portland, Oregon, she found her skills had greatly improved. Before long, her school librarian was saying that she should write children's books when she grew up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstead she became a librarian. When a young boy asked her, Where are the books about kids like us? she remembered her teacher's encouragement and was inspired to write the books she'd longed to read but couldn't find when she was younger. She based her funny stories on her own neighborhood experiences and the sort of children she knew. And so, the Klickitat Street gang was born!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMrs. Cleary's books have earned her many prestigious awards, including the American Library Association's Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, presented to her in recognition of her lasting contribution to children's literature. \u003cem\u003eDear Mr. Henshaw\u003c\/em\u003e won the Newbery Medal, and \u003cem\u003eRamona Quimby, Age 8\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eRamona and Her Father\u003c\/em\u003e have been named Newbery Honor Books. Her characters, including Beezus and Ramona Quimby, Henry Huggins, and Ralph, the motorcycle-riding mouse, have delighted children for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50410806346002,"sku":"9780380727469","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0006110d-ad8c-4883-8cf5-09c2bc291ad8.jpg?v=1729308114","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/my-own-two-feet-9780380727469","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}