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 experienceinclinepeople Change image and share on social
I wanted to be a ballerina. I changed my mind. Beverly Cleary ballerinachangemind Change image and share on social
I didn't start out writing to give children hope, but I'm glad some of them found it. Beverly Cleary childfindgive Change image and share on social
I haven't been very enthusiastic about the commercialization of children's literature. Kids should borrow books from the library and not necessarily be buying them. Beverly Cleary bookborrowbuy Change image and share on social
I think adults sometimes don't think about how children are feeling about the adult problems. Beverly Cleary adultchildfelt Change image and share on social
My mother always kept library books in the house, and one rainy Sunday afternoon - this was before television, and we didn't even have a radio - I picked up a book to look at the pictures and discovered I was reading and enjoying what I read. Beverly Cleary afternoonbookdiscover share on social
I think the best teachers had a real interest in the subject they were teaching and a love for children. Some of the teachers were just doing their job, but others had that little extra. They really cared about children and they wore pretty dresses. Beverly Cleary carechilddress share on social
What interests me is what children go through while growing up. Beverly Cleary childgrowinterest Change image and share on social
I had a very wise mother. She always kept books that were my grade level in our house. Beverly Cleary bookgradehouse Change image and share on social
I was a very observant child. The boys in my books are based on boys in my neighborhood growing up. Beverly Cleary basebookboy Change image and share on social
