Otis was inspired by a boy who sat across the aisle from me in sixth grade. He was … - Beverly Cleary

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It is subversive to set up inquisitions like this, state or national, into the thoughts and consciences of Americans. . . . It is subversive for commissions like this to spread hysteria and intimidation throughout the land that Americans are afraid to sign petitions, afraid to read progressive magazines, afraid to make out checks for liberal causes, afraid to join organizations, afraid to speak their mind on public issues. Americans dare not be free citizens! This is the destruction of democracy.

Beverly Cleary

Otis was inspired by a boy who sat across the aisle from me in sixth grade. He was a lively person. My best friend appears in assorted books in various disguises.

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I hope children will be happy with the books I've written, and go on to be readers all of their lives.

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My favorite books are a constantly changing list, but one favorite has remained constant: the dictionary. Is the word I want to use spelled practice or practise? The dictionary knows. The dictionary also slows down my writing because it is such interesting reading that I am distracted.

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If you don't see the book you want on the shelves, write it.

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Quite often somebody will say, What year do your books take place? and the only answer I can give is, In childhood.

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

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