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My life seem to be a line of tragic stories. I just want validation that I should go forward and be a stronger person. Thank you for so many books that have helped me along the way.
Kim M
Kim M
Dear Judy Blume,
I wanna start off by saying that I have read every single book that you have written. I started reading your books when I was a child because I was a poor reader. Your books opened a whole new world to me. I became a better reader by reading books that interested me.
I have been a teacher in Elizabeth, New Jersey for the last 27 years. I am currently a fifth grade English teacher at William Halloran School. We named our English Honor Society after you.
My school would really love if you would visit the school, even if it is only via technology. Our students would be so enamored to hear from another Elizabeth kid who did well in the world. It would also mean the world to this teacher to see and listen to her hero and favorite author.
Thank you for making me a better reader and for filling my childhood with your amazing stories
❤️ Nicole Gebhart
I wanna start off by saying that I have read every single book that you have written. I started reading your books when I was a child because I was a poor reader. Your books opened a whole new world to me. I became a better reader by reading books that interested me.
I have been a teacher in Elizabeth, New Jersey for the last 27 years. I am currently a fifth grade English teacher at William Halloran School. We named our English Honor Society after you.
My school would really love if you would visit the school, even if it is only via technology. Our students would be so enamored to hear from another Elizabeth kid who did well in the world. It would also mean the world to this teacher to see and listen to her hero and favorite author.
Thank you for making me a better reader and for filling my childhood with your amazing stories
❤️ Nicole Gebhart
I really enjoy the smell of books too.
Hi! The new meme on Instagram is saying our generation needs Judy Blume to write a new version of “Are you There God…” dealing with menopause.
For real, we do! 🙂
Always a fan! Lori
For real, we do! 🙂
Always a fan! Lori
Dear Ms. Blume,
We are writing to you as two of your biggest—and most enthusiastic—fans to thank you for filling our lives with such cornerstones of childhood literature. Your books haven't just been stories; they’ve been touchstones for generations.
My name is Sheila, and your character, Sheila Tubman, truly changed things for me. Growing up, the only other Sheilas I encountered were older women. It wasn’t until I picked up Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great that I saw a young girl with my name—and a character who was so wonderfully complex and relatable. That feeling of recognition, coupled with the profound joy your stories brought, set me firmly on the path to loving literature. I am now a librarian, and I credit your work for fostering my deep passion for books and sharing them with others.
Now, that love has passed on to my son, Daniel. Daniel is seven and a half, and he is absolutely obsessed with the Hatcher family, particularly in Fudge-A-Mania. He has read his copy at least eight times—I think he has Peter's inner monologue memorized! He often quotes the stories, and the adventures of Fudge, Peter, and Sheila are constant fixtures in our home.
You mentioned in one of your books that you love hearing from readers, so we wanted to share our story and send our sincere gratitude. Thank you for creating characters who feel like friends and for inspiring a lifetime of reading for both of us.
We know you are incredibly busy, but Daniel would have the happiest Christmas ever if he heard from the wonderful lady who created Super Fudge Hatcher.
With deepest admiration and appreciation,
Two super fans of Super Fudge,
Sheila and Daniel
(A Librarian and a 7.5-year-old walking Fudge-A-Mania encyclopedia)
We are writing to you as two of your biggest—and most enthusiastic—fans to thank you for filling our lives with such cornerstones of childhood literature. Your books haven't just been stories; they’ve been touchstones for generations.
My name is Sheila, and your character, Sheila Tubman, truly changed things for me. Growing up, the only other Sheilas I encountered were older women. It wasn’t until I picked up Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great that I saw a young girl with my name—and a character who was so wonderfully complex and relatable. That feeling of recognition, coupled with the profound joy your stories brought, set me firmly on the path to loving literature. I am now a librarian, and I credit your work for fostering my deep passion for books and sharing them with others.
Now, that love has passed on to my son, Daniel. Daniel is seven and a half, and he is absolutely obsessed with the Hatcher family, particularly in Fudge-A-Mania. He has read his copy at least eight times—I think he has Peter's inner monologue memorized! He often quotes the stories, and the adventures of Fudge, Peter, and Sheila are constant fixtures in our home.
You mentioned in one of your books that you love hearing from readers, so we wanted to share our story and send our sincere gratitude. Thank you for creating characters who feel like friends and for inspiring a lifetime of reading for both of us.
We know you are incredibly busy, but Daniel would have the happiest Christmas ever if he heard from the wonderful lady who created Super Fudge Hatcher.
With deepest admiration and appreciation,
Two super fans of Super Fudge,
Sheila and Daniel
(A Librarian and a 7.5-year-old walking Fudge-A-Mania encyclopedia)
Dear Judy,
I am a long time fan of your books. I remember the very first time that I read Are You There God? It's Me Margaret. My 9 year old daughter and I have just finished reading it together...and at just the right time! She got her very first period today. Thank you for writing books that help girls through this time in their lives. You were a big part of my growing up, and now are a big part of hers as well. We are watching Are You There God? It's Me Margaret as I type this, while she enjoys her chocolates and lots of giggles.
I just wanted to thank you!
I am a long time fan of your books. I remember the very first time that I read Are You There God? It's Me Margaret. My 9 year old daughter and I have just finished reading it together...and at just the right time! She got her very first period today. Thank you for writing books that help girls through this time in their lives. You were a big part of my growing up, and now are a big part of hers as well. We are watching Are You There God? It's Me Margaret as I type this, while she enjoys her chocolates and lots of giggles.
I just wanted to thank you!
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Dear Judy,
I just wanted to say thank you for writing me back so many years ago. You're probably the number one reason I decided to finally write. Your name is on my author's page. I'll be doing my first book signing on December 13th at The Goose bar. You'll definitely be there in my heart. Your books helped me so much while I was growing up. just watched a documentary about your life. I had no idea how many kids you inspired. Thank you for just having the courage to be you.
Forever a fan,
Erik
Dear Judy,
I just wanted to say thank you for writing me back so many years ago. You're probably the number one reason I decided to finally write. Your name is on my author's page. I'll be doing my first book signing on December 13th at The Goose bar. You'll definitely be there in my heart. Your books helped me so much while I was growing up. just watched a documentary about your life. I had no idea how many kids you inspired. Thank you for just having the courage to be you.
Forever a fan,
Erik
Hello Ms, Blume,
First let me say that I’m a huge fan of yours. Your books kept me strong in elementary and junior high school.
I’m writing to ask permission to do readings of your books for a bedtime story YouTube page? My hope is to get the messages your books have to new generations of kids. As a grandmother myself now, I just feel this so strongly.
Your attention to this is greatly appreciated.
Tracey DeCecchis
Grammie of 13 beautiful children.
First let me say that I’m a huge fan of yours. Your books kept me strong in elementary and junior high school.
I’m writing to ask permission to do readings of your books for a bedtime story YouTube page? My hope is to get the messages your books have to new generations of kids. As a grandmother myself now, I just feel this so strongly.
Your attention to this is greatly appreciated.
Tracey DeCecchis
Grammie of 13 beautiful children.
Dear Judy Blume, my children and grandchildren, and I have enjoyed many of your books over the years. And admired you.
But I must respectfully say your TV commercial on banning books is way off base. The books that are banned show and describe sex not necessarily healthy sex that are being shown to very young children. It’s up to parents not school teachers many of which have really cookie ideas to put these kinds of books into children’s libraries. I hope you will take a deeper dive in this issue. The banned books are not for children for sure.
Thank you, Donna
But I must respectfully say your TV commercial on banning books is way off base. The books that are banned show and describe sex not necessarily healthy sex that are being shown to very young children. It’s up to parents not school teachers many of which have really cookie ideas to put these kinds of books into children’s libraries. I hope you will take a deeper dive in this issue. The banned books are not for children for sure.
Thank you, Donna
As most 58 yr old Jewish women originally from NJ, I want to say I am one of your biggest fans . My friend , Lori Rosen , not a Jersey girl- just heard you speak at the Steichler center in NYC this past May.
She is turning 60. I would love to surprise her with a short celebratory note from you if possible. She already has a signed collection of your books so I was hoping a note could suffice.
Thank you for “seeing me” during my adolescence and providing great entertainment with your adult books. I believe that because of your ya books, you have helped my generation know that we do not need to be “ wifey”.
Thank
You, Heidi Buhler
She is turning 60. I would love to surprise her with a short celebratory note from you if possible. She already has a signed collection of your books so I was hoping a note could suffice.
Thank you for “seeing me” during my adolescence and providing great entertainment with your adult books. I believe that because of your ya books, you have helped my generation know that we do not need to be “ wifey”.
Thank
You, Heidi Buhler
Hi Judy,
Are you a member of Goodreads?
Someone with your name friended me and then sent me an email.
I'm thinking it's someone posing as you on Goodreads.
Anyway I'm just checking.
Kind regards,
Joanne Rolston
www.kingdom777.wordpress.com
Are you a member of Goodreads?
Someone with your name friended me and then sent me an email.
I'm thinking it's someone posing as you on Goodreads.
Anyway I'm just checking.
Kind regards,
Joanne Rolston
www.kingdom777.wordpress.com
Dear Judy Blume:
Thanks for all the wonderful stories that you've written for young people. You put into words their thoughts and fears, worries as well as celebrations. Your characters are fully-formed, making them realistic representations of children today.
I'm sorry that some find you topics threatening and so have organized book bans, pulling your work off shelves.
I wonder what that feels like? To have poured you heart and soul into writing, hoping it reaches your audience, receiving accolades for your work, then suddenly finding yourself a "hated" author. It must be disheartening.
We can hope that as time pass, saner individuals will restore your stories to their rightful spots on shelves. That once again, young people, especially girls, will see themselves reflected in your characters.
thanks for giving the world topics that are timely and meaningful, topics that strike to the heart of our youth.
Thanks for all the wonderful stories that you've written for young people. You put into words their thoughts and fears, worries as well as celebrations. Your characters are fully-formed, making them realistic representations of children today.
I'm sorry that some find you topics threatening and so have organized book bans, pulling your work off shelves.
I wonder what that feels like? To have poured you heart and soul into writing, hoping it reaches your audience, receiving accolades for your work, then suddenly finding yourself a "hated" author. It must be disheartening.
We can hope that as time pass, saner individuals will restore your stories to their rightful spots on shelves. That once again, young people, especially girls, will see themselves reflected in your characters.
thanks for giving the world topics that are timely and meaningful, topics that strike to the heart of our youth.
Judy,
I would like to suggest a new book and it involves your previous book...40 years later... you ok with this??
I would like to suggest a new book and it involves your previous book...40 years later... you ok with this??
Hello!
I enjoy your books so much! Tales of a fourth grade nothing is my favroite book! My class just finished "Superfudge" and it was very funny! Thank you for your books!
I enjoy your books so much! Tales of a fourth grade nothing is my favroite book! My class just finished "Superfudge" and it was very funny! Thank you for your books!
Hi Judy. My six year old daughter Eleanor and I just started reading your books that I loved so much when I was a kid. We just finished Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing and are now listening your audiobook of Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great. Eleanor loves how you read Fudge’s voice and thinks that Sheila should worry less about what people think of her. I mentioned your name in my 8th grade classes recently and the 13 and 14 year olds reacted with overwhelming joy at the memory of reading your books, checking them out from the school library. My own mother recalled reading Are you there God, it’s me Margaret in the early 1970’s when she was a pre-teen. All of this to say that your books and stories have created lasting memories and bonds that resonate throughout generations. I profoundly thank you for giving all of us all these perfectly imperfect characters that have shaped our worldviews and made so many children fall in love with books.
Hi
My grade 3 class has just read your wonderful book Freckle Juice. They would like to write you letters telling you their thoughts on the novel. Where should they send their letters?
Thnksw
Linda Kichler Grade 3 teacher
Toronto Ontario Canada
My grade 3 class has just read your wonderful book Freckle Juice. They would like to write you letters telling you their thoughts on the novel. Where should they send their letters?
Thnksw
Linda Kichler Grade 3 teacher
Toronto Ontario Canada
Dear Judy - I’m a huge fan & have loved reading your books since I was a young girl. I could have never imagined in a million years that one day in my 50s, I would ask you to read my debut novel, The Blue Dress, coming out with Macmillan’s imprint FSG in March 2026. It’s about a 13-year-old girl that’s struggling with being an Iranian immigrant, with her body, the complicated relationship with her mom and ultimately with an eating disorder. I know you’re incredibly busy and must get so many requests, but it would be a dream come true and a huge honor if you’d be willing to read my book, and if you liked it, provide a blurb. If so, I or my agent or publisher can send you a copy right away. Thank you so much for even just reading this message. It means the world to me,
All the best,
Rebecca
www.rebeccakmorrison.com
All the best,
Rebecca
www.rebeccakmorrison.com
Thank you for writing Are you there God it’s me Margaret. It inspired me to become an OB:Gyn and I have dedicated the last 28 years of my life to this profession. I also started a youtube channel Meekins Million Miles where I am documenting my journey traveling 1 million miles around the world with my kids. I have a career corner segment where I interview influential people. Hope to meet you one day. Many blessings. ~Dr. Tamara Meekins
Dear Judy,
A big thank you for your writing and for the fun of learning about life as I grew up with your characters by my side. I passed my love of your work to my daughter and we both watched your film at the cinema and again at home. Thank you for everything, Alex
A big thank you for your writing and for the fun of learning about life as I grew up with your characters by my side. I passed my love of your work to my daughter and we both watched your film at the cinema and again at home. Thank you for everything, Alex
I am sure the movie or tv rights have already been scooped up for Summer Sisters? I would love to see that as a limited series on Netflix ( or I should say a streaming service). That is one of my favorite adult books ever, I've read it so many times. I have taken to coming up with the script for it just as a creative outlet! Let's get it done!
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