“When I was in grammar school, I sometimes felt that school didn't want us to read, because there were long questions after everything we read, and we had to write book reviews and give the theme of the book. … That was the question I hated the most: ‘What was the theme of this book?’ I just wanted to read a book and enjoy it. And I think that’s what children should do.
In a separate interview with Reading Rockets, she answered questions from children, parents and teachers about her popular children’s books such as “The Mouse and the Motorcycle,” “Sister of the Bride,” and the “Ramona” series.
To learn more about Beverly Cleary, read her profile on findingDulcinea.
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