I don’t necessarily start with the beginning of the book. I just start with the part of the story — Beverly Cleary
I had a very wise mother. She always kept books that were my grade level in our house. — Beverly Cleary
One rainy sunday when I was in the third grade, I picked up a book to look at the pictures — Beverly Cleary
I was a very observant child. The boys in my books are based on boys in my neighborhood growing up. — Beverly Cleary
I was a great reader of fairy tales. I tried to read the entire fairy tale section of the library. — Beverly Cleary
People are inclined to say that I am ramona. I’m not sure that’s true, but I did share some experiences with her. — Beverly Cleary
People are usually surprised to hear this, but I don’t really read children’s books. — Beverly Cleary
