Children’s Author Beverly Cleary On Turning 100: ‘I Didn't Do It On Purpose’ | TODAY

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More than six decades since her first book came out, celebrated children’s author Beverly Cleary is marking a milestone, turning 100 in April. TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager spoke with Cleary about such beloved characters as Ramona Quimby and Ralph S. Mouse, and helped give away some of her e-books. Our sponsor Amazon gave away the Kindles for reading them.
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Children’s Author Beverly Cleary On Turning 100: ‘I Didn't Do It On Purpose’ | TODAY

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@DorvellTStewart 3 года назад

And another legend has left us. Rest in peace, Beverly Cleary April 12, 1916 - March 25, 2021. What a long, well lived life and an amazing legacy!

@MM-dz1wx 3 года назад

Agreed

@Kyurigachz Год назад

𝕐𝕖𝕤💕💕 𝕤𝕙𝕖'𝕤 𝕛𝕦𝕤𝕥 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕓𝕖𝕤𝕥💕

@marycanary 17 дней назад

RIP Beverly clearly😢gone but never forgotten

@cherylbradley5356 4 года назад

Ramona The Brave got me through a horrible divorce with my parents when I was 9. My mother was horrible and abusive but I would go into my room and read this book. I read it over and over and over again. I pretended to be Ramona so I could escape from my life at the time. My heart still warms for Ramona, all these years later, I am now 53 and still remember what a thrill I got out of reading this book. Thank you, Beverly, thank you for saving me when I needed it the most.

@BaarBear 3 года назад

RIP Ms. Cleary. Thank you for the wonderful literary adventures!

@tqualeen6980 3 года назад

I came here to say RIP 3/26/21. I have loved these books as a youth. I couldn’t wait to tell my daughters about them. They are now adults and they fell in love with your books as well. Thank You.

@seamuspeacock346 3 года назад

I hate 2021

@CestMagnify 3 месяца назад

She made it to 105!!!!! That's amazing!!!

@CestMagnify 3 месяца назад

@seamuspeacock346 bro she was over a century old

@Bubblelover0101 3 года назад

RIP. I cannot imagine my childhood without her wonderful books. What a woman and what an author. She will be greatly missed 😪❤️💕

@MM-dz1wx 3 года назад

They were a big part of mine as well

@klabeaud 3 года назад

I am a black woman from New Orleans. My great grandma had these books in her library and because she was a teacher, I was exposed to Oregon outside of my urban experience. It also influenced my decision to be an English teacher. The vocabulary in the books expanded my personal experiences. I read her books voraciously. Currently our vocabulary and comprehension has been “dumbed down” a lot...

@rebeccameyers739 8 лет назад

I wouldn't be a reader today if it weren't for Beverly Cleary! Happy 100th birthday!

@lotusgrl444 7 лет назад

Benjamin Leung exactly same with me

@abbeyk4372 6 лет назад

Awww ^_^ 😜

@mjasmr3491 6 лет назад

Oh yes love her and her books. Brings back childhood memories

@seamuspeacock346 3 года назад

She lived 4 more years and was close to her 105th year RIP

@MM-dz1wx 3 года назад

I was reading books before I knew of her, but her books definitely helped me become more of an avid reader at a young age.

@buckeyewill2166 3 года назад

Here to show respect for the legacy of Beverly Cleary. Read Henry Huggins, Otis Spifford. Sad to hear she passed away

@richardleeLOL 3 года назад

RIP. Beverly Cleary I loved all her her books she will never be forgotten

@MM-dz1wx 3 года назад

I loved the Henry Huggins series! Otis Spofford was great as well, wish more books were written about him!

@JackHY2K 7 лет назад

I liked Mitch and Amy as a kid. I can't believe Beverly Cleary is a centenarian. She makes a wonderful grandma or great-grandma!

@MM-dz1wx 3 года назад

I was also really surprised when I first found out just how old Beverly Cleary was! Beverly had a great-granchild by the way! I liked Mitch and Amy as well, but I much preferred the Henry Huggins and Ramona Quimby series! I liked her series, better than her individual books

@c.w.r.794 6 лет назад

Happy 102nd Birthday Beverly!

@Tguchi26 3 года назад

RIP Beverly Cleary. Truly an inspiration and literary legend

@AlfredoCruz15 3 года назад

She will be missed RIP Beverly Cleary thank you for the memories and I will always remember all your books that you wrote so thank you and good bye good luck in heaven.

@sumitmunshi3841 5 лет назад

0:32 that sudden change of expression

@Gizamalukeix 4 года назад

She could've been in a bad mood, but more than likely she just hates her job. Why keep doing something you hate?

@xanderthunderblade8786 3 года назад

SASSY!!!!!

@Sisterlisk 3 года назад

She thought the camera was off, probably. People don't always want to smile, doesn't mean anything.

@madeleinep.828 4 года назад

I’m so happy for her that she’s having such a long life, and she’s still going strong today at 104! Her books brought me so much happiness during my childhood and I owe her a lot for that.

@RedIsThem 8 лет назад

I grew up reading Romana and beezus books. I would just sit by myself and read and read and read. I could relate to having the big imagination of Romana and everyone calling me weird because of it. But I never faltered. I still have the same sense of imagination today at 20. Plus I saw the romana and beezus movie with Joey King and Selena Gomez and I loved it.

@leilani501 6 лет назад

I love these books!

@cherylbradley5356 4 года назад

Honey, keep it up. I was inspired back in 1979 by her. It made me want to be strong. It made me want to be brave like Ramona was. Keep your chin up and don't give up. Beverly would say the same.....

@MM-dz1wx 3 года назад

I really liked the Ramona and Henry Huggins series

@druther28 4 года назад

I came here for Beverly Cleary’s 104th!

@PungiFungi 3 года назад

She’s still alive.

@PhantomOfDarkness 3 года назад

@@PungiFungi yup! impressive. especially considering the pandemic.

@alisonbarlow7836 3 года назад

Wonder how much longer she's going to live!!

@2004froggy 3 года назад

@@alisonbarlow7836 She passed away yesterday.

@itsbeyondme5560 3 года назад

@@2004froggy Rip. She was my favorite author

@franceswalker2627 6 лет назад

Loved her books. So vivid and relevant to kids, even today! I fondly remember reading about Ramona and Beezus growing up.

@bethheinecamp1061 2 года назад

I just finished her autobiography 'My Own Two Feet'. She was an amazingly persistent person. I so admire her!

@lucygray6162 6 лет назад

What on earth happened to Jenna Bush at .32? Lousy editing on Today's part. That smile came off her face way too soon.

@Leonion6 5 лет назад

lol, that's one bad fake smile

@ImmortalfireTheMod 4 года назад

The charm and innocence of her books are timeless. Beverly is a true living legend, still with us at 104.

@sandysuzy68 3 года назад

Henry, Beezus, Ribsy, Otis Spofford, Ellen Tibbets.......wow, came back to me just like that. She passed March 25, 2021. I haven't thought of those stories for a very, very long time, but I do remember having enjoyed them when I was a kid.

@tammyscahill100 3 года назад

I love ramona forever that is my favorite book i am happy that she turned 100 but i am in 2021 so i am so sad she died she was my favorite author and i am sad she is gone.I love u Beverly cleary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! on monday we are doing d.e.a.r day on to thank you i am so greatful i thought i would never find the right book but when u came into my life i knew that your books had changed my life forever i like to read at the park,school, in my bed,and on the couch aagin thank you u changed my life!!!!

@wendyye3927 7 лет назад

HAPPY 101TH BIRTHDAY BEVERLY

@fritzzynacario631 4 года назад

Me and my sister rereads her books lots of times! Thankyou beverly.

@natashaclark7863 5 лет назад

I grew up with the Ramona series and loved it! Bless Beverly's heart! ❤❤

@ryanfriedman4329 7 лет назад

I wouldn't be surprised if Beverly Cleary turns to 104 or even 108. I would be a bit surprised if she lives to 111. I would be surprised if she makes it to 117 years young.

@meIatonin 5 лет назад

Why do you say years young

@jeffw1267 4 года назад

She's 103 now, and according to actuarial statistics, she has about a 50% chance of living one more year. So she has a 50% chance of being 104, a 25% chance of living to 105, etc.

@VinceVicari 4 года назад

Today she turns 104!!! 🎂📖

@xdOreoMilk 4 года назад

jeffw1267 we pray she continues 🤞

@kelmoy6343 4 года назад

Beverly cleary is my favorite children’s writer

@k.omorebi 3 года назад

I'm going to miss you Beverly Cleary! Thank you for all of your memories

@artisticalex1206 6 лет назад

It's great she is still alive but that is so crazy she is 102 and still living! I loved the Ramona books as a kid and I love that she is still alive and well.

@libertasautmors8995 4 года назад

104, still alive and kicking. What a legend.

@Xtremecherry95YT 3 года назад

She passed away on Thursday

@artisticalex1206 3 года назад

@@Xtremecherry95YT I heard. RIP to her now. :(

@seamuspeacock346 3 года назад

:( 1916-2021 She lived long enough with her career

@babybats23 4 года назад

She's 104 now 💕💕 I love her so much 💕💕

@og_rini_san 7 лет назад

I love her books so much. I wouldn't read if it weren't for her books. I'm so glad she wrote them.

@coltyn2003 5 лет назад

Happy 103rd birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!

@chernandez1440 8 лет назад

Her books are such an inspiration - including her two wonderful autobiographies. I simply love her!

@gopalandiwillyluichavda6448 6 лет назад

Cathy Hernandez વો

@specterman2000 6 лет назад

I hope Hollywood will bring more of her books to the big screen like "Emily's Runaway Imagination" and 'Henry and the Paper Route".

@trippchez2664 2 года назад

I loved her books growing up my teachers used to read the stories to us thanks mrs cleary for the good childrens books that also keep my generation busy 1980s may u have a restful peace u will be truly missed

@fadalerabrasool3563 2 года назад

I have read her mouse and the motorcycle when i was in the 3rd grade

@TacoCat8891 3 года назад

Ms Cleary... thank you for Dear Mr.Henshaw! You inspired me 28 years ago!

@caterpillarnetwork5815 4 года назад

My favorite author💚💚💚

@jewelj.4884 6 лет назад

Awe she's 102 this year

@ErikKristianGonzales Год назад

Omg yessss Ramona Quimby Age 8 was my fav book in 3rd grade!!!

@ThatWyrdGirl 5 лет назад

Now 103. Wow

@leilani501 6 лет назад

My mom and teacher read these books when they were little and my age and now I am reading them!

@Hresvelgr1344 3 года назад

Rest a peace Beverly

@flowingstill2976 3 года назад

Ramona remains alive and vivid as you are.

@dixieopperman4382 3 года назад

Love her books.

@davidaward3696 3 года назад

R.I.P. Beverly Cleary.

@MsConfident14 4 года назад

If y'all haven't read her books, please go read them!! I read her books when I was a kid, and I LOVED them!!!

@facepalmerchaosalternate127 5 лет назад

I was so shocked to realize my favorite author was 103!

@rebeccajoy7459 7 лет назад

The books were written in the 50s, unless you're over 60 buddy, I am pretty sure they were around! Also Henry Huggins was published in 1950, not 1955.

@jamielipps6000 3 года назад

I just watched this clip (because of Beverly Cleary's passing) and Matt Lauer's comment jumped out at me too-he's such a fake. Of course those books were around when he was a kid!

@adriennesaffer3172 4 года назад

I loved and read a ton of her funny wonderful books when I was in elementary school.

@thelibrarian4509 7 лет назад

I loooooved Dear Mr. Henshaw , read it aloud to my classes. You inspired all young readers,. Happy. birthday! FYI. When asked when is your birthday, say the month & day. Then when asked "What year? " , you can reply, EVERY YEAR! ( it works!).

@tywincatforever77 Год назад

I was obsessed with the Ramona books when I was a little girl.

@badsavage2171 5 лет назад

I love reading your books

@wurly164 4 года назад

She just turned 104

@MattSaracenQB1 2 года назад

Legends never die

@joebaumgart1146 5 лет назад

She's still kicking!

@sauvageaux 3 года назад

🌹🖤⭐

@kelmoy6343 4 года назад

I wonder what beverly cleary’s first memories are

@kelmoy6343 4 года назад

Some of these books are nearly 50 years old

@hilarywitt 3 года назад

RIP

@redmustangredmustang 3 года назад

Lived to 104 amazing.

@N0R3M4C 3 года назад

Thanks for the easy books Bev

@2004froggy 3 года назад

RIP Beverly Cleary

@cartoonlover4479 5 лет назад

Ramona Quimby is a childhood classic

@popcultureo4246 3 года назад

Rest In Peace Beverly.

@ryanvillaverde 3 года назад

Living legend!

@haydenrichards1589 8 лет назад

happy 100th birthday

@okeykid780okea9 3 года назад

Rip to great author She’s half the reason I even like reading fr I just found out today 😢😢

@radentstwo9793 4 года назад

She made it to 104 years

@PeediSigel 6 лет назад

4:08 What kind of answer were you expecting here Bush-Hager?

@susanhunter5626 5 лет назад

I think I had Ms. Cleary for the 1st Grade at Westside Elementary School in Sun Prairie Wisconsin!! Can anyone clarify.

@victini8360 3 года назад

R.I.P. 🕊

@giomediaworks 3 года назад

love her

@yarnycat_crochet 3 года назад

I loved Ralph s mouse 😊

@RandomStoriesFactsAndEtc 4 года назад

Jean and Johnny is my favorite

@cupcakeswirl4684 8 лет назад

love love love your books thank you

@fruitypeebils 5 лет назад

when you get that old, all everyone ever asks you about is how old you are

@TheThengz 4 года назад

Actually she is an inspiration to me too

@lindawer 3 года назад

Ribsy was the first book I ever bought from the Scholastic Book Club in the third grade.

@tywincatforever77 Год назад

I wanted to change my name to Ramona when I was little,Lol

@markuyehara7880 3 года назад

Matt Laurer was born in 1957. Clearly published her first book in 1950. Nice research, Matt.

@abbyvalino8882 7 лет назад

When I was in 3rd grade the teacher keep reading us Beverly Clearly books.

@dogcatblanketshoe2420 4 года назад

Matt Lauer is incorrect. Cleary published her first book, "Henry Huggins," in 1950, had published eight books before Matt was born, and had published more than 20 books by the time Matt was seven years old, including "The Mouse and the Motorcycle."

@yolacalstio344 6 лет назад

I love Beverly

@lina-nk8qt 6 лет назад

My teacher named her son after Henry Huggins (I think that’s how you spell it)

@ultracalicokittycat 3 месяца назад

Ellen Tebbits is the one I read and loved

@Xtremecherry95YT 4 года назад

4 days ago she is still alive turning 104 years old Edit: RIP beverly cleary died eighteen days before her 105th birthday

@pacificrules 3 года назад

RIP Beverly Cleary.

@emilymalden3310 3 года назад

RIP Beverly.

@TheThengz 4 года назад

This is three years later is she still alive?I can't believe berverly lives up to now I enjoyed her stories

@melissariechmann2399 8 лет назад

I love your books my teacher is a reading socks

@katie.e.g. 3 года назад

She’s nearing her 105th in months?? WOW.

@AnhVu-iu9te 3 года назад

English is my second language. Can anyone help me answer my question: what’s author’s purpose the book Ramona Quimby, Age 8? I’m not sure it’s entertained or pursues, I know it’s not to inform. Thanks a lot.

@sophiegail7133 4 года назад

She 104 now

@kelmoy6343 4 года назад

We are trying to get beverly cleary @ Jeff kinney’s of diary of a wimpy kid an unlikely story bookstore in Plainville Massachusetts near providence RI