Many of my books are set in New Jersey because that's where I was born and raised. I lived there until my kids finished elementary school. Then we moved to New Mexico, the setting for 'Tiger Eyes.' Judy Blume bearbookelementary Change image and share on social
What can happen if a young reader picks up a book he/she isn't yet ready for? Questions, maybe. Usually, that child puts down the book and says, 'Boring.' Or, 'I'm not ready for this.' Kids are really good at knowing what they can handle. Judy Blume bookborechild share on social
When I was first writing, my little prayers were, 'Please, please, please. Let something be published someday.' Then it went to, 'Please, please, please. Let somebody read this.' Judy Blume prayerpublishread Change image and share on social
I still have such a thing for leather jackets. I have a closet full of them, and my husband is always saying to me, 'Why do you need another jacket? You have plenty of jackets.' Judy Blume closetfullhusband Change image and share on social
I was a fearful kid and, for some crazy reason, a pretty fearless writer. Judy Blume crazyfearfulfearless Change image and share on social
I always have trouble with titles for my books. I usually have no title until the editor has to present the book and calls me frantically, 'Judy, we need a title.' Judy Blume bookcalleditor Change image and share on social
I don't think I could set a book in a place without knowing it really well. Judy Blume bookknowplace Change image and share on social
I'm thinking of sending out censorship packets: information to share with those who want to defend my books when they come under fire. I'll tell why I wrote them and include reviews and letters of support from children and their parents. Judy Blume bookcensorshipchild share on social
I never thought about writing. I was married young, I was still in college, as we did then, and I had two babies before I was 25, and I loved them, and I loved taking care of them, but I was a little bit cuckoo, staying at home and not having a creative outlet. Judy Blume babybitecare share on social
I wasn't that good at science, and I gave up on math long before I should have. I like to think if I were in school today that would be different. Judy Blume givegoodlong Change image and share on social
