Blume published her first book, the one in the middle is the green kangaroo, in 1969. I most often associate judy blume with adolescent angst and elementary school drama, but the pain and the. Judy blume talks about this book being her most autobiographical novel. Judy blume books list of books by author judy blume thriftbooks. Like sally, judy grew up jewish and worried that there would soon be another war like the one which had just ended in 1945. Top 10 books by judy blume tales of a fourth grade nothing. On february 12, 1938, bestselling author judy blume, known for her childrens books and youngadult novels, including tales of a fourth grade nothing and. When i was nine and ten i was a lot like sally curious, imaginative, a worrier, she writes. Everyone has read this book, especially around the time. Some of her best known works are are you there god. Edwards award and distinguished contribution to american letters of the national book foundation. Top 10 books by judy blume best book recommendations, best.
Blume changed the landscape of childrens and teen literature by telling truthful stories about the topics other authors avoided. Judy blumes first novel for adults in 17 years is about a ninthgrade jewish girl and her new jersey community in the aftermath of three plane crashes in the town. This, of course, is blumes best known and most canonical work with good reason. I understand that some parents might not want their nineyearolds to read about periods and. Judy blume has 84 books on goodreads with 25600 ratings.
Born in 1938 and raised in elizabeth, new jersey, she graduated from new york university with a bachelors degree in education. Its me, margaret and tales of a fourth grade nothing. February 12, 1938 is an american writer of childrens, young adult ya and adult fiction. It is also judy blume popular novels based on the story of margaret simon who is. Judy blume has been writing bestselling novels for children, teens. Judy blume books list of books by author judy blume. Judy blume is famous mostly for her open style of writing for teenaged girls depicting feelings, growth, bodily natural processes, changes, etc.
Fifty years after its publication, her most famous book, are you there god. Judy blume books were as magical to teenage me as jk rowlings. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Top 10 books by judy blume best book recommendations. Judy blume 75 likes at their core, tiger eyes, forever. Blume is best known for her tween and ya novels, but smart women.
February 12, 1938 is an american writer of childrens and young adult ya fiction. Judy blumes novels have been the target of censorship, and many of her books have been banned, including her most famous novel, are you there god. Judy blume s most popular book is are you there god. Freeman are all books about teenage issues, but to an adult reader, the parents story lines seem to almost overshadow their daughters. Blume is not often thought about as being a jewish writer in the mainstream but. Author judy blume has written popular childrens and young adult books such as are you there, god. On her official website, blume calls starring sally j. Judy blumes in the unlikely event the new york times. This week i went to the library and checked out all the judy blume books on the shelves. Author judy blume is blooming with florida book store enterprise. Judy blume, popular youngadult author, is born history. Judy blume the childrens book author speaks about her career and what it means to write a banned book.
The decade that followed proved to be her most prolific, with more books being published, including many of her most wellknown titles. Judy blumes 10 best books, including forever and are you there. It is also judy blume popular novels based on the story. Judy blume, originally named judith sussman, is an awardwinning, bestselling author for children, teens, and adults. It kind of bothers me that judy blume books are among the most banned in american libraries. This, of course, is blume s best known and most canonical work with good reason.
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