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Blume was born Judith Sussman on February 12, 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 older. Her family is Jewish. Blume witnessed hardships and death throughout her childhood. When she was in third grade, Blume's older brother had a kidney infection that led ...
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Apr 3, 2023 · Read More: 10 Questions with Judy Blume Ages 6-8 Freckle Juice . For Andrew, a second grader, there’s nothing more attractive than the prospect of having freckles, a seeming solution to never ...
Jun 14, 2024 · Judy Blume (born February 12, 1938, Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.) is an American author known for creating juvenile fiction that features people and situations identifiable to young readers. While her frankness, first-person narratives, and ability to portray the concerns of her audience with humor made her a remarkably popular and award-winning author, her works have often been banned because ...
Apr 24, 2023 · Blume says having her books banned is a "very emotional" experience — particularly when she was just getting started. "I was a new-ish, young-ish writer and it was hard to take," she says.
The documentary covers the life, career, and legacy of Judy Blume, including her experiences with some of her books being banned, and the current state of free speech in the United States. It documents her trajectory from her upbringing in New Jersey to suburban housewife to famous novelist of young adult fiction. It includes new interviews with Blume, as well as past talk show appearances ...
Judy Blume spent her childhood in Elizabeth, New Jersey making up stories inside her head. She has spent her adult years in many places doing the same thing, only now she writes her stories down on paper.
Note: All of Judy’s books are available as e-books for your favorite device! Picture & Story Books. The One in the Middle is the Green Kangaroo
May 9, 2016 · Judy Blume spent her childhood in Elizabeth, New Jersey, making up stories inside her head. She has spent her adult years in many places doing the same thing, only now she writes her stories down on paper.
Bio, photos, Q&A, Judy's Best Friend, and more. Want to know how Judy came to write each of her books? It's all here. A comprehensive list, annotated.
