【推荐2】After news broke over the weekend that Beverly Cleary had died at age 104, Judy Blume took to Twitter. “Beverly Cleary! My inspiration. I wanted to write books like yours. I so regret never having met you. You will not be forgotten,” she wrote on Twitter.

The “Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret” author went on to share another social media post about one very memorable interaction she did have with Cleary. The 83-year-old author explained that their common publisher switched their fan mails, and she read some of Cleary's letters. After the accidental exchange, Blume sent back the fan mails with a special note. Cleary wrote her one in turn. “She cautioned me not to get caught up in the demands of the teachers and students,” Blume said. “She was concerned that if I did it would interfere with (干扰) my writing. She was right.”

“When I started writing in the late 60s and was reading children's books for inspiration, no books delighted and inspired me the way Beverly Cleary's did. I once fell off the sofa while reading one of her books because I was laughing so hard,” Blume added.

Journalist Reyhan Harmanci also shared a post about what Blume once told her on social media. “I' m always amused when I meet young readers who say, ' I love your Ramona books.' Then I explain that I love Ramona, too, but I didn't write those books, Beverly Cleary did,” the author shared. “They give me an embarrassed look then, and I tell them it's OK. What's important is that they're reading and loving the experience.”

Blume's admiration for Cleary was passed on to her daughter, who read it whenever she seemed anxious. Now, Blume's grandson is also a fan of Cleary's works. She concluded that Cleary's writing has positively impacted several generations, and she couldn't imagine what the world would be without her brilliance.

【推荐3】I like dogs very much. I think they are very clever and they can do many things for people. I have a little dog. His name is Jim. He is my best friend. Every morning, Jim goes to the store in the neighborhood (附近，邻里). The shop assistant (店员) in the store gives him two things: a sweet (糖果) and a newspaper. Jim eats the sweet and takes the newspaper in his mouth. Then he runs home.

I like reading my newspaper in bed before I get up. Jim knows that and he takes the paper to my bedroom. When I am eating my breakfast, he takes all the letters to me. After that, he goes outside to wait for the bus. When he sees the bus coming down the street, he barks (犬吠). I run out, and the bus stops for me. Jim never lets me miss (错过) the bus.

【推荐1】School Bus Safety in the United States

Each school day, millions of children ride school buses. Do you know that the school bus is one of the safest vehicles on the road? Less than 1% of all traffic deaths involve children on school transportation vehicles. However, children are more at risk when approaching or leaving a school bus. It’s important for you to understand school bus safety.

Stop for School Buses

When you see a school bus slowing down or stopping, it’s not just the bus that you need to have your eyes on — but the surrounding area, too. Children wait at least several feet away from a bus and often cross the street when they’re boarding or getting off the bus. This is why you must stop for school buses, and don’t attempt to pass.

Illegal School Bus Passing

Illegal school bus passing poses a significant threat to children and others on the road. In every state, it is illegal for you to pass a school bus while the stop-arm is extended and the red lights are flashing.

Understanding School Bus Lights

Learn the school bus laws in your state and always follow them, as well as the flashing lights that school bus drivers use to warn you.

Yellow flashing lights indicate the bus is preparing to stop to load or unload children. You should slow down and prepare to stop your vehicle.

Red flashing lights and extended stop-arms indicate the bus has stopped and children are getting on or off. You must stop your car and wait until the red lights stop flashing, the extended stop-arm is withdrawn, and the bus begins moving, before you can start driving again.