Judy Blume

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Judy Blume (born Judith Sussman, 1938) is an American writer of children's and young adult (YA) fiction.

Are You There God? Some of her best known works include Are You There God? Me, Margaret.

Tales of a Fourth Grade (1972), Deenie (1973), and Blubber (1974).

The New Yorker has dubbed her books "talismans" because a large portion of the American female population traces the transition from childhood to adolescence. Blume, who wrote her first book in 1969, was one of the first writers to write YA books about topics that others still regard as tabobnoxious, menstruation, teenage sex, birth control, and death."

She was a catalyst for the spread of controversial topics in children's and/or YA literature.

Blume expressed how adults were not forthcoming with her about this information she shares with her followers.

Individuals and organisations have expressed outrage over the fact that she has been banned from reading her books.

Blume's books have sold over 82 million copies and been translated into 32 languages due to the American Library Association (ALA)'s selection of Blume as one of the most often challenged writers of the 21st century.

Margaret A. Edwards Award for her writing, as well as the ALA's Margaret A. Edwards Award for her contributions to young adult literature.

She was named as a Library of Congress Living Legend, and she was given the 2004 National Book Foundation medal for her contribution to American letters.

Early life

Blume was born in 1938 and raised in Elizabeth, New Jersey, the daughter of homemaker Esther Sussman (née Rosenfeld) and dentist Rudolph Sussman. She has a brother, David, who is five years old. Her family was ethnic, Jewish. Blume lived through her childhood, experiencing hardships and death. Blume's older brother had a kidney disease in third grade, causing Blume, her brother, and his mother to temporarily move to Miami Beach to help him recover for two years. Blume's father stayed behind to continue working. In addition, three plane crashes occurred in Elizabeth's hometown in 1951 and 1952. 118 people were killed in the disasters, and Blume's father, a dentist, helped identify the unrecognizable remains. Blume says she "buried" these memories until she started writing her book In the Unlikely Event, the story of which revolves around the crashes. Blume participated in many creative pursuits, including dance and piano, throughout her childhood. Blume attributes her love of reading to a trait passed on by her parents. She has recalled spending significant portions of her childhood crafting stories in her head. Despite the fascination of stories, Blume did not imagine being a writer as a child.

She graduated from Battin High School in 1956 and then enrolled in Boston University. She was diagnosed with mononucleosis and took a short break from school a few weeks into the first semester. Blume's father died in 1959. On August 15, 1959, she married lawyer John M. Blume, whom she had encountered as a student at New York University. Blume obtained a bachelor's degree in Education from New York University in 1961.

Randy Lee Blume was born in college and Blume became a homemaker. Lawrence Andrew Blume, a 1963 girl from London, gave birth to her son Lawrence Andrew Blume. As her children began nursery school, Blume began writing. In 1975, John M. Blume and Judy Blume divorced, and John M. Blume died on September 20, 2020. Thomas A. Kitchens, a physicist, appeared shortly after her separation. Both couples married in 1975 and then moved to New Mexico for Kitchens' work. In 1978, the couple divorced.

George Cooper, a former law professor and non-fiction writer, introduced her a few years ago. In 1987, Blume and Cooper married Amanda, who is closer to him in terms of her former marriage.

Blume revealed she had been diagnosed with breast cancer after undergoing a routine ultrasound before heading to Italy for five weeks. Blume underwent mastectomy and breast reconstruction six weeks after her illness. Following this surgery and recovery, Blume was cancer-free and able to recover.

Randy Blume became a therapist with a special interest in assisting writers in completing their manuscripts. Elliot Kephart, who is credited with assisting his grandmother, Judy Blume, in writing the most recent "Fudge" books, has one child. Lawrence Blume is now a film director, producer, and writer. Cooper and Blume lived in Key West as of 2021.

Blume, a lifelong reader, began writing in New York University classrooms when her children were attending preschool. Blume's debut, The One in the Middle Is the Green Kangaroo, appeared in 1969, following two years of publisher rejections. Blume's House (1970), her second book, was originally published in Trailblazer magazine but then turned into a book by Blume, was released a year later. With 13 more books being published, the decade that followed was the most prolific, with 13 more books being published.

Her third book was Are You There God?

It's Me, Margaret. (1970), which was both a best-seller and a trailblazing book in young adult literature.

Are You There God?

Me, Margaret is the leading voice in young adult literature. Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing (1972), also known as Sheila the Great (1972), and Blubber (1974).

Blume published the now-banned novel Forever in 1975, the first book to feature teenage sex as normal. Blume said she was inspired to write this book when her daughter, who was 13 years old at the time, said she wanted to read a book in which the characters have sex but not die afterward. These books explored topics such as family conflict, bullying, body image, and sexuality. Blume has confirmed that she writes about these topics, especially sexuality, because she believes that children should know about these topics and that it was something she was curious about as a child.

Blume attempted to explore another genre—adulthood and suicide—after writing books for young children and teens. Wifey (1978) and Smart Women (1983) were among her bestsellers on The New York Times Best Seller list. With over 4 million copies sold, Wifey became a best-selling product. Summer Sisters, Blume's third adult book, was highly praised and sold more than three million copies. Despite its fame, Summer Sisters (1998) came under fire for its sexual content and inclusion of homosexual themes. Several of Blume's books appear on the list of top all-time best-selling children's books. Her books have sold over 82 million copies as of 2020, and they have been translated into 32 languages. Despite the fact that Blume hasn't published a book since 2015 (In the Unexpected Case), she continues to write. Yale University purchased Blume's archive in October 2017, which contained some unpublished early work.

Blume has been an American author who has published books in lieu of writing books. When her books were first being subjected to censorship and ridicule, she began reaching out to other writers, as well as librarians, in order to combat censorship. Blume was inspired to join the National Coalition Against Censorship, which aims to safeguard the right to read. Blume is still a board member of the National Coalition Against Censorship as of 2020. She is also the founder and trustee of The Kids Fund, a non-profit and education charity. Blume is on the board of various organisations, including the Authors Guild; the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators; the Key West Literary Seminar; and the National Coalition Against Censorship. Books & Books, Blume and her husband opened in Key West in 2018.

Adult life

Randy Lee Blume, Blume's daughter, was born in college and Blume became a homemaker. Lawrence Andrew Blume, a 1963 mother, gave birth to her son Lawrence Andrew Blume. As her children started nursery school, Blume began writing. In 1975, John M. Blume and Judy Blume divorced, while John M. Blume died on September 20, 2020. Thomas A. Kitchens, a physicist, was a few years after she had departed shortly after. The couple married in 1975, but they later moved to New Mexico for Kitchens' jobs. In 1978, the couple married.

George Cooper, a former law professor turned non-fiction writer, was introduced to her a few years later. Blume and Cooper were married in 1987. Amanda, Cooper's one daughter from a previous marriage, is close to Blume, who is very close.

Blume revealed in August 2012 that she had breast cancer after doing a routine ultrasound before heading to Italy for a five-week trip. Blume underwent mastectomy and breast reconstruction six weeks after she was diagnosed. Following this surgery and being able to recover, Blume was cancer-free.

Randy Blume became a therapist with a specialization in assisting writers in finishing their manuscripts. Elliot Kephart, her son, is credited with urging Judy Blume to write the most recent "Fudge" books. Lawrence Blume is now a film director, producer, and writer. Cooper and Blume lived in Key West as of 2021.

Blume, a lifelong reader, began writing in New York University classes when her children were attending kindergarten. Blume published her first book, The One in the Middle Is the Green Kangaroo, in 1969, following two years of publisher rejections. Blume published Iggie's House (1970), originally published in Trailblazer magazine but then turned into a book by Blume a year later. With 13 more books being published, the decade that followed was her most prolific.

Her third book was Are You There God?

Me, Margaret. (1970), which was both a best-seller and a trailblazing book in young adult literature.

Are You There God?

It's Me, Margaret who first established Blume as a leading voice in young adult literature. Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing (1972), also known as Sheila the Great (1972), and Blubber (1974).

Blume published Forever, a now-banned book in young adult literature, as the first book to have teen sex as normal. Blume said she was inspired to write this book when her daughter, who was 13 years old at the time, said she wanted to read a book in which the characters have sex but not die afterward. These books dealt with difficult topics such as family conflict, bullying, body image, and sexuality. Blume has said that she writes about these topics, particularly sexuality, because she believes children should know about and was what she was curious about as a child.

Blume delves into another niche: adulthood and suicide after releasing books for young children and teens. Her books Wifey (1978) and Smart Women (1983), which appeared in The New York Times Best Seller list, rose to the top of the New York Times Best Seller list. With over 4 million copies sold, Wifey became a best-selling item. Summer Sisters, Blume's third adult novel, was well-reced and has sold more than three million copies. Despite its fame, Summer Sisters (1998) received a lot of flak over its sexual content and incorporation of homosexual themes. Several of Blume's books appear on the list of the best all-time bestsellers children's books. Her books have been published in 32 languages as of 2020, and they have been published in 82 million copies. Despite the fact that Blume hasn't published a book since 2015 (In the Unlikely Event), she writes nonetheless. Yale University acquired Blume's archive in October 2017, which contained some unpublished early work.

Blume has served as an advocate for banned books in the United States in addition to writing books. She began reaching out to other writers, as well as librarians and librarians, in the 1980s, when her books were being censorship and controversy began. Blume was a member of the National Coalition Against Censorship, which aims to safeguard the freedom of reading. Blume is also a board member of the National Coalition Against Censorship as of 2020. The Kids Fund, a non-profit and education foundation, is also the founder and trustee of The Kids Fund, a charitable and education charity. Blume serves on the board of several organizations, including the Authors Guild, the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators; the Key West Literary Seminar; and the National Coalition Against Censorship. Blume and her husband opened Books & Books, a non-profit book store in Key West in 2018.

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Career

Blume, a lifelong reader, began writing in New York University classes when her children were attending preschool. Blume published The One in the Middle Is the Green Kangaroo in 1969, following two years of publisher rejections. Blume's House (1970), a year later, was published as a tale in Trailblazer magazine but later rewritten by Blume into a book. With 13 more books being published, the decade that followed was her most prolific.

Her third book was Are You There God?

It's Me, Margaret. (1970) was both a breakthrough best-seller and a trailblazing book in young adult literature.

Are You There God?

It's Me, Margaret that established Blume as a leading voice in young adult literature. Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing (1972), Also known as Sheila the Great (1972), and Blubber (1974).

Blume published the now widely circulated novel Forever in 1975, as the first novel to portray teen sex as normal. Blume said she was inspired to write this book when her daughter, who was 13 years old at the time, said she wanted to read a book in which the characters have sex but not die afterward. These books dealt with topics such as family conflict, bullying, body image, and sexuality. Blume has stated that she writes about these topics, particularly sexuality, because she believes children should be able to understand and that was what she was curious about as a youth.

Blume delves into another genre: adulthood and death. Wifey (1978) and Smart Women (1983) were among The New York Times Best Sellers list. With over 4 million copies sold, Wifey became a best-selling book. Summer Sisters, Blume's third adult book, was highly praised and has sold more than three million copies. Despite its success, Summer Sisters (1998) received a lot of flak over its sexual content and inclusion of homosexual themes. Several of Blume's books appear on the list of the best all-time bestsellers of children's books. Her books have sold more than 82 million copies as of 2020, and they have been translated into 32 languages. Despite the fact that Blume hasn't published a book since 2015 (In the Unlikely Case), she continues to write. Yale University acquired Blume's archive in October 2017, which included some unpublished early work.

Blume has been an activist against banned books in America in addition to writing books. When her books were first coming under censorship and controversy in the 1980s, she began reaching out to other writers, as well as librarians and librarians, to fight censorship. Blume was invited to join the National Coalition Against Censorship, which aims to safeguard the freedom to read. Blume is also a board member of the National Coalition Against Censorship as of 2020. The Kids Fund, the founder and trustee of a charitable and education charity, is also the founder and trustee of a nonprofit and education charity. Blume is a member of several organizations, including: the Authors Guild, the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, the Key West Literary Seminar, and the National Coalition Against Censorship. Books & Books, Blume and her partner opened in Key West in 2018.

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