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