because her mom forced her to
Write books
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Beverly Cleary's mother advised her to write simple and with humor. Beverly was bored by books like Dick and Jane as a child. She did not learn how to read until she was in 3rd grade.
When she visited the library one day, her librarian suggested that she write books.
Yes, as a child, Beverly Cleary struggled with reading but eventually developed a love for books. This love for reading inspired her to write stories that children could relate to, leading to her successful career as a children's author.
Beverly Cleary is known for writing primarily chapter books, especially her popular Ramona Quimby series and Henry Huggins series. She has also written some picture books, but her chapter books are more widely recognized.
You can write to Beverly Cleary at: Mrs. Beverly Cleary (Author) c/o HarperCollins Children's Books 1350 Sixth Avenue New York, NY 10019This information is from her website. See attached link.
Beverly Cleary was encouraged to write children's stories by a group of children she was working with as a librarian. They asked her to write books about kids like them who had everyday experiences, which inspired her to start writing her popular children's books.
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