“Junie B. Jones” was trending late Sunday night into early Monday morning.
https://twitter.com/Ala_Adnana/status/402292507108573184
Sadly, it was trending upon the news of the death of the author of the beloved series.
Author Barbara Park died of ovarian cancer on Friday at the age of 66.
Fans mourned her passing and shared their fond memories of time spent reading the delightful “Junie B. Jones” series.
https://twitter.com/ChelMaRo/status/402310595887632384
https://twitter.com/PlZZALUKE/status/402324278395170816
https://twitter.com/theliterarynerd/status/402471908450394112
The fantastic book series was a large part of the childhood of many. Others fondly remember reading the books to their own children.
https://twitter.com/mad_ison/status/402473751469518849
https://twitter.com/truly_amelia/status/402463649325133824
Indeed.
Ms. Park has sadly passed, but “Junie B. Jones” lives on in the hearts of many.
Quite a legacy.
Rest in peace, Ms. Park. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and loved ones in their time of grief.
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