Judy Blume

David Oliveirra 10ºD Nº7

Judy Blume

"Let children read whatever they want and then talk about it with them"

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Index

Life and her writing career

Quotes from her books

Books genre that she has written

Adaptation

Her famous book

Fun facts

She began writing in 1959 as an attempt to entertain herself in her role as a homemaker. And she wrote stories for her children when they were little.

Judy Blume was borm on 12 of febuary 1938 and her zodiac sign is aquarious. She as two children one and one girl and was married 3 times.

Personal life and career

She written 15 children books, 9 Young adult, 4 Adult books, 2 Colaborative books and 3 Non fiction.

She has written more than 33 books of 5 different genres throughout her career.

Book genre

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret

One of her famous book is Are You There God? It 's Me Margaret it was published in 1970. And It's contemporary realistic novel and it was popular with middle-grade readers in the 1970s for its relatable portrayal of a young girl confronting early-adolescent anxieties, such as menstruation, brassieres and boys.

Summer Sisters

"Not everything has to have a point. Some things just are. "

Tiger Eyes

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret

"Each of us must confront our own fears, must come face to face with them. How we handle our fears will determine where we go with the rest of our lives. To experience adventure or to be limited by the fear of it."

Quotes from her books

“Are you there God? It’s me, Margaret. I just told my mother I want a bra. Please help me grow God. You know where.”"As long as she loves me and I love her, what difference does religion make?"

Adaptations of some books of the author

Forever (1978)

Katherine, in the middle of her senior year in high school, finds herself strongly attracted to Michael, a boy she meets at a New Year's party. As their relationship unfolds, the issue of sex comes up more as an emotional and health issue than as a moral one. Both of them are aware that physical intimacy is both common and complicated.

Fudge (1995 to 1996)

It a Tv show with that talks about a fourth grader Peter Hatcher has a terrible problem with his little brother Fudge!

Tiger eyes (2013)

After Davey's father is killed in a hold-up, she and her mother and younger brother visit relatives in New Mexico. Here Davey is befriended by a young man who helps her find the strength to carry on and conquer her fears.

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. (2023)

When her family moves from the city to the suburbs, 11-year-old Margaret navigates new friends, feelings, and the beginning of adolescence.

Judy Blume Forever (2023)

Judy Blume and the generations of readers who have sparked to her work. Examines her impact on pop culture and the occasional controversies over her frankness about puberty and sex.

Fun facts

1. Judy Blume didn't aspire to be a writer.
2. Blume had many childhood fears.
3. As a child, Blume loved to read the Oz books.
4. She regrets the long title she chose for her most famous book.
5. The idea for Forever came from Blume’s daughter.
6. Blume identifies with one of her characters in particular.

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