Judy Blume

Biography

Judith Marcia Blume is an American writer of children's, young adult, and adult fiction. She began writing in 1959 and has published more than 26 novels. Among her best-known works are Superfudge (1980), Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. (1970), Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing (1972), Deenie (1973), Blubber (1974) and Double Fudge (2002). Blume's books have significantly contributed to children's and young adult literature. She was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine in 2023.

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Awards & recognition

• ★Ivan Sandrof Lifetime Achievement Award · 2023
• ★Carl Sandburg Literary Award · 2019
• ★Regina Medal · 2015
• ★New Jersey Hall of Fame · 2010
• ★Medal — Distinguished Contribution to American Letters · 2004