Read all the books featuring your favorite characters. What it means how it affects all of us, what to do about it. In a selection of her own favorite books provided to strand books, blume included classic works of fiction by saul bellow, joyce carol oates, and. Want to know how judy came to write each of her books. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Judy blume biography, age, family, books, video and net worth. Judy blume is one of americas most beloved authors. Nov 16, 2018 judy blume talks about this book being her most autobiographical novel. A proponent of intellectual freedom, blume has also penned such books as wifey 1978 and in the unlikely event 2015 for adult audiences. Born 12 february 1938 in elizabeth, new jersey, judy blume is an awardwinning author bestknown for her novels for teenage girls, including are you there god. Tales of a fourth grade nothing otherwise known as sheila the great superfudge double fudge. It is just the most beautiful story of friendship and growing up. She found success with the 1970 comingofage story are you there, god. The author even searched for and purchased a 1956 yearbook from a las vegas high school.
Double fudge is judy blumes fifth book involving fudge, aka farley drexel hatcher. Blumesday readings from our favorite judy blume books. Apr 29, 2011 on february 12, 1938, bestselling author judy blume, known for her childrens books and youngadult novels, including tales of a fourth grade nothing and. Jimmy radosta is a portland writer who has a knack for finding comedic gold amid the wreckage of his past. Born in 1938 and raised in elizabeth, new jersey, she graduated from new york university with a bachelor s degree in education. This resource from scholastic includes a biography of blume, an interview with her, and a list of her books. Sep 26, 2016 the blumes did not move to las vegas, but the idea stirred judy s imagination, affecting her to this day. As a kid, judy blume was my favorite author, and tales of a fourth grade nothing was my favorite book. Judy blume has a knack for knowing what children think about and an honest, highly amusing way of writing about it. Like sally, judy grew up jewish and worried that there would soon be another war like the one which had just ended in 1945. Some of her best known works are are you there god. She is particularly well known for her works including margaret, blubber, its me, deenie, etc.
Edwards award recognizes one writer and a particular body of work for significant and lasting contribution to young adult literature. Were trying to do new covers now and ive seen some i really like so let s hope. Of all the books you have written, which is your favorite, and who is your favorite. I think she is an important part of every girls life. I think she is an important part of every girl s life. Seuss, me and maurice sendak, at a childrens book author breakfast in 1978. The new yorker has called her books talismans that, for a significant segment of the american female population. Hes been asking for another book about fudge for a couple of years. Each fudge book is packed with wacky earthy disasters that are her trademark and that children love to read about. Jun 02, 2015 judy blumes latest novel, in the unlikely event, is based on three plane crashes in the 1950s in her hometown of elizabeth, n.
When i slide the doors open i feel like im working outside. This is why i love judy blume because she lays it all out for you, but she never shoves it in your faceand even at 34, reading deenie, a book ive read dozens of times the only blume book ive read more was starring sally j. Sep 23, 2019 author judy blume began her writing career in the 1960s. She receives thousands of letters every month from readers of all ages who share their feelings and concerns. Says blume, i never expected to write another fudge book. Judy blume, originally named judith sussman, is an awardwinning, bestselling author for children, teens, and adults.
She is also the founder and trustee of the kids fund, a charitable and educational foundation. Students can read her biography, view photos, watch a video about her latest book, learn some writing tips, and more. Judy blume books list of books by author judy blume. Judy blume has won more than 90 literary awards, including three lifetime achievement awards in the us. The novel was inspired by a historical incident, when three planes crashed over eight weeks in ms. Beloved author judy blumes latest book and supposedly. Her first novel would be published was are you there, god. When i was nine and ten i was a lot like sally curious, imaginative, a worrier, she writes.
Deenie chronicles the life of yearold wilmadeene deenie fenner, whose mother, thelma, is determined to have her become a model. At the same time, deenie s 16yearold sister, helen, who is academically proficient, is being pushed by thelma to keep her grades up. Judy blume writes stories about the issues that kids think about things like sibling rivalry, freckles, friends, and school. The beloved youngadult author shares a few of her favorite things.
During july and august i guess you can tell im a summer person we go to marthas vineyard, an island off the coast of massachusetts. Deenie is a young adult novel published in 1973 which is written by judy blume. Do you get to choose the illustrators for your book covers. I chipped my tooth on a pretzel right before the photo was taken. Judy blume, popular youngadult author, is born history. In key west where its always summer my desk faces a garden. Deenie is a 1973 young adult novel written by judy blume. On her website, she lists the betsytacy series by maud. Friedman as herself which i read so much that my mom finally had to threaten to take my copy away. For several decades judy blume has been winning legions of fans around the world with her stories. Two is a crowd when peter and his little brother, fudge, are in the same room.
Judy blumes novel in the unlikely event is her first for adults since 1998. More than eightytwo million copies of her books have been sold, and her work has been translated into thirtytwo languages. Judy says she loved it and felt so close to diane while reading it. Blume will be greeting fans on a crosscountry book tour to promote her new novel, in the unlikely event, out on. Hes 10 years old, and guess which character of mine is his favorite. Judy blume continues to write for children and adults.
The book won the best book of the year award runner up 1975 and margaret a. Multimedia, interviews, biographical resources, honors, publications, translations. Grownups think fudge is absolutely adorable, but peter and his pet turtle, dribble, know the truth. He has shared stories at the moth story slam, back fence, the mystery box show and mortified chapters in portland, hollywood, san francisco and chicago and appears in the documentary mortified nation. Judy blume goodreads author, irene trivas illustrator really liked it 4. It s me, margaret, and cemented her popularity among young readers. Blumes picture and storybooks, as well as the fudge series, are beloved for their humor, while her books for young adults offer relatable stories. What it means, how it affects all of us, what to do about it. Judy blumes first book was a picture book entitled one in the middle is the green kangaroo, which was published in 1969. Her approach to these stories is warm and understanding and grows from her own feelings and concerns as a shy child. She goes on, i have a really good reasonmy grandson, elliot. Its me, margaret, which came out the following year. The sometimes controversial author, judy blume, has approached many young adult subjects such as sibling rivalry, alcoholism, suicide, and sexuality. In spring 2002, judy was a spokesperson for the cheerios a book for every child literacy campaign which benefited reading is fundamental, americas largest literacy organization.
Blume is my first husband s name, but we were married a long time and it felt comfortable. I read in the unlikely event with a mix of curiosity and anticipation, knowing that the second plane crash described in judy blumes book was based on the reallife crash that hit my familys home in 1952 and is the central event in my memoir, replacement child seal press, 20. She is also involved in a new project adopting her earlier children s novels into home videos. Blume published her first book, the one in the middle is the green kangaroo, in 1969. Judy blumes 5 favorite books strand book store medium. Judy blumes in the unlikely event the new york times. Judy blume books goodreads meet your next favorite book. Its me, margaret by judy blume, tales of a fourth grade nothing by judy blume, superfudge by judy blume. She has been the queen of ya since before ya was a thing, her books resonating with. Judy blume is one of the popular authors from america who likes to write her books based on the young adult, and childrens fiction genres. February 12, 1938 is an american writer of childrens, young adult ya and adult fiction. Judy blume books were as magical to teenage me as jk rowlings. She answers questions you are afraid to ask you parents about and she does it in a very easy to read way. Tales of a fourth grade nothing otherwise known as sheila the great superfudge fudgeamania.
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