My mother's mantra was, 'How would it look to the neighbors?' And so you don't do anything because you're worried about how it would look to the neighbors. Judy Blume mantramotherneighbor Change image and share on social
Anyone who thinks my life is cupcakes is all wrong. Judy Blume cupcakelifethink Change image and share on social
I meet people on the street or at book signings and they tend to treat me as if they know me, as if we're connected. It's great. Judy Blume bookconnectgreat Change image and share on social
When a parent comes into school waving a book and saying, 'Take this book away. I don't like this book.' I won't say in all cases, but in many cases, that will not happen anymore. It has to go through a proper review board. The complaining parent will have to fill out a complaint, you know, put it in writing. Judy Blume anymoreboardbook share on social
In the early '70s - a very good time for children's books and their authors - editors and publishers were willing to take a chance on a new writer. They were willing and able to invest their time in nurturing writers with promise, encouraging them. Judy Blume 70sauthorbook share on social
I can't relate to people who treat me as a 'famous person.' I only like to hang around with people who treat me as a regular person because that's what I am. All people are really just regular. Judy Blume famoushangpeople Change image and share on social
The best books come from someplace inside. You don't write because you want to, but because you have to. Judy Blume bookinsidesomeplace Change image and share on social
I was always a storyteller. I just didn't know it. I never shared the stories I made up inside my head when I was growing up. I never wrote them down, either. But I can't remember a time when they weren't there. Judy Blume growheadinside share on social
I don't do issue writing. I do character writing. Judy Blume characterissuewrite Change image and share on social