Beverly Cleary – 102-Years-Old, $100 Million Net Worth

Beverly Cleary is, undoubtedly, one of the brightest and most successful authors of all time. Cleary started writing children’s books and young adult fiction in the 1950s, at a time when not many authors wanted to work in that field. However, youngins from tots to teens enjoyed her tales of Henry Huggins and his dog Risby, Ralph S. Mouse, and many other wonderful characters.

Over her years as an author, Cleary has sold more than 90 million copies of her books worldwide. For her contributions to the American literature, Cleary has received many accolades, including the National Medal of Arts, Newberry Medal, The National Books Award, and the Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal. Throughout her successful career, Cleary has amassed a fortune worth $100 million and an incredible legacy: The Beverly Cleary School, located in Portland, was named after her.