Beverly Cleary Quotes

A collection of quotes by Beverly Cleary.

Beverly Cleary, born on April 12, 1916, is an acclaimed American author. Known for her beloved children's books, she has captured the hearts of generations of young readers throughout her prolific career. Cleary's most famous characters include Ramona Quimby, Henry Huggins, and Ralph S. Mouse. With relatable storylines and a keen understanding of the experiences and emotions of children, Cleary has become a literary icon, earning numerous awards for her contributions to children's literature. Her timeless works have left an indelible mark on the literary world and continue to inspire and entertain readers worldwide.

I had a very wise mother. She always kept books that were my

I had a very wise mother. She always kept books that were my grade level in our house.

Children Inspirational

The humiliation that Jane had felt turned to something else-

The humiliation that Jane had felt turned to something else--grief perhaps, or regret. Regret that she had not known how to act with a boy, regret that she had not been wiser.

Love Dating Manners Regret Etiquette Boys Humiliation Beverly Cleary Fifteen

I don't necessarily start with the beginning of the book. I

I don't necessarily start with the beginning of the book. I just start with the part of the story that's most vivid in my imagination and work forward and backward from there.

Imagination

I don't think children's inner feelings have changed. They s

I don't think children's inner feelings have changed. They still want a mother and father in the very same house they want places to play.

Parenting

When I was in the first grade I was afraid of the teacher an

When I was in the first grade I was afraid of the teacher and had a miserable time in the reading circle, a difficulty that was overcome by the loving patience of my second grade teacher. Even though I could read, I refused to do so.

Patience

I write in longhand on yellow legal pads.

I write in longhand on yellow legal pads.

Legal