Quotes by : Beverly Cleary

I don't necessarily start with the beginning of the book. I just start with the part of the story that's....

If she can't spell, why is she a librarian? Librarians should know how to spell.

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

I guess that’s what growing up is. Saying good-by to a lot of things. Sometimes it is easy and sometimes....

Halfway to the house Stan stopped and turned to Jane. He put his hands on her shoulders and drew her....

Once more Jane sat staring at the telephone. This time she was filled with a confidence that was new....

I write in longhand on yellow legal pads.

Children should learn that reading is pleasure, not just something that teachers make you do in school.....

When I was in the first grade I was afraid of the teacher and had a miserable time in the reading circle,....

The humiliation that Jane had felt turned to something else--grief perhaps, or regret. Regret that she....