I don't think children themselves have changed that much. It's the world that has changed.
Beverly ClearyRead
I hope children will be happy with the books I've written, and go on to be readers all of their lives.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses a desire for children to find joy in reading and to develop a lifelong love for books.
Beverly Cleary expresses her hope that her books will bring happiness to children, encouraging them to engage with literature positively. She emphasizes the importance of fostering a reading habit in young readers, suggesting that a love for books can enrich their lives and contribute to their personal development.
Themes
BooksReadingChildrenHappinessLiterature
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech at a literacy event, I would quote this to emphasize the importance of reading for children.
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I know that when I was a children's librarian, that was about 1940, boys particularly asked where were the books about kids like us, and there weren't any at that time.
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I didn't start out writing to give children hope, but I'm glad some of them found it.
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Over the years, I have been approached about making Ramona into a cartoon or movie, but I was afraid that no one could really capture the spunky character of Ramona.
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I think the best teachers had a real interest in the subject they were teaching and a love for children. Some of the teachers were just doing their job, but others had that little extra. They really cared about children and they wore pretty dresses.
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