Dear Diary

[karla_next_door]

I was helping my cousin KC with her homework and this one was about Beverly Cleary's "Dear Mr. Henshaw,". It was about a boy Leigh Botts who wanted to become a writer like his favorite author Mr. Henshaw. He wrote him letters and was finally advised by Mr. Henshaw himself to keep a diary to get him started. Out of habit, he started every entry with

Comments

[yumipitz]

I love Beverly Cleary. She was the reason why I wanted to become a writer. :) She's also very nice to fans too. She replies to emails! :)

[karla_next_door]

Wow, really? Now I wish I was a fan so I have a reason to email her :)) That is major cool.

[yumipitz]

you can email her and tell her how you found dear mr. henshaw. :D beverly.cleary@gmail.com :D