Review: The Art of Ramona Quimby

 

After Beverly Cleary died, someone mentioned this book online. And I had to read it. I Loved Ramona. Reading this book made me want to go back and re-read the series. I might do that this summer. It also made me realize how much I remembered from the books. This book about the art of the series does recap the books a little bit. 

I really liked looking at the art and how it changed over the years. The angles were sometimes different. The clothes were different. Ramona was sometimes softer. I found it fascinating that the artists chose the same moments in the books to illustrate. Unless they didn't have the choice? 

A really interesting look at a beloved series. Highly recommend the read if you're a Ramona fan!

Drop Everything and Read Day

Today is Drop Everything and Read Day!

From the website:

What is D.E.A.R.?
D.E.A.R. stands for “Drop Everything and Read,” a national month-long celebration of reading designed to remind folks of all ages to make reading a priority activity in their lives. Because, what’s more fun(damental) than reading, really? 

When is D.E.A.R. celebrated?
D.E.A.R. programs have been held nationwide on April 12th in honor of Beverly Cleary’s birthday, since she first wrote about D.E.A.R. in Ramona Quimby, Age 8 (pages 40-41). Inspired by letters from readers sharing  their enthusiasm for the D.E.A.R. activities implemented in their schools, Mrs. Cleary decided to give the same experience to Ramona and her classmates. As D.E.A.R. has grown in popularity and scope, the program has expanded to span the entire month of April . . . offering classrooms and communities additional time to celebrate! 

Read more about this day.

I'll be reading this one:

What book will you make time to read today?