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Beverly Cleary Quotes

6 quotes from 6 authors

Beverly Cleary’s stories still echo in today’s readers, and these six quotes capture the quiet power of her everyday characters. From a fan’s nostalgic confession to a writer’s tribute, the snippets reveal why her books keep resurfacing across generations. You may also enjoy our collections on Children’s Literature or Classic Authors for more depth.

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I'm a huge fan of Beverly Cleary.

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I was a kid who loved to read. I read everything I could get my hands on. I didn't have one favorite…

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I started writing stories at a young age, but not once did it occur to me that I could grow up to…

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I'm in my late 20s, and people are coming around to it again. I think they're realizing how much this stuff affects…

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When I was growing up, my house was filled with books. My mother was an educator, and my father was a history…

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I do a lot of books on tape for Beverly Cleary, and another 'Smurfs' shout-out for that demographic.

Neil Patrick Harris

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