"I had a very wise mother. She always kept books that were my grade level in our house." ― Beverly Cleary From Beverly Cleary Author Added on 1/31/2026 About Beverly Cleary Beverly Cleary was an American author whose children's books, including the Ramona and Henry Huggins series, shaped generations of young readers. Her work is known for portraying ordinary childhood with humor and empathy. Born: 1916-04-12 Died: 2021-03-25 View all quotes from Beverly Cleary