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Hi Judy! I just read your novel "Forever..." for my YA Literature survey course. I am working on my MS in Library Science; my goal is to be a school librarian.
"Forever..." was such a great read. I am 28 years old and married, but I remember all those conflicting feelings and experiences as an 18 year old girl. Mine were especially confused, as I was raised very Catholic and sexual activity was heavily shamed. I wish I had read this novel then! I would have had a clearer framework for how romantic relationships should be. I want kids to be as empowered with information as I was not on sexuality.

I moved to Elizabeth at 5 years of age in 1952. I was in the sight-saving class at School 21. I've just finished reading "In the Unlikely Event." It was an experience in nostalgia: Broad St., Levy's, Ritz movie theater. Also recalled the irony of all the Jewish kids singing in the Christmas concert. I tried to get the Librarian at Hamilton (Miss Belinski?) to put up a Menorah, but she didn't understand why. (I was not Jewish, but my brother is now an Orthodox Jew in Israel.) The Jewish children had a big impact on me and my brother. Guess I'll have to try some of the books for adolescents. With gratitude for your memory of our home town and contribution to children's lit.

Hi there Judy Blume, my name is Gregory. My 4 friends and I were what the teachers call "goofing off" in class and came up with the idea of a Tales of a fourth-grade show called Stranger Flings of a Fourth Grade Nothing. It is a collaboration with Stranger things. by famous show creators: Duffer Brothers. We are also planning to reach out to them. We just created this yesterday. We have written a storyline already. I hope you get this and maybe it will be the sixth season of stranger things... but anyways, after i send this, i will send this to the Duffer brothers. if this becomes real, ty, and if you haven't watched stranger things yet, i recommend watching it. I hope you and the duffer brothers will give us permission ty.

Hello Judy! I’m a 40ish year old father and I just rediscovered the Hatcher clan with my 5 year old son. Of course he thinks Fudge is hilarious; he’s been trying to find a food nickname that works for his name. I l read them so many times the Hatchers felt like cousins. I loved them growing up, and I tell you what, reading about life in NYC when you’re from the Montana sticks as a kid was really interesting too. Ha My wife is also excited to share AYTGIMM with our little girl (she’s only two right now though) Thank you so much for the excellent, real stories over the years.

I have a few ideas for you I am in the same age group as most of the stories like Deenie blubber are you there god it’s me Margret then again maybe I won’t Igor’s house just as long as we’re together and here’s to you Rachel Robinson I am your biggest fan and I have a new idea 💡 you should make some holiday special series and I almost forgot to tell you I have also read the entire Peter Hatcher and fudge with jimmy Fargo and Sheila Tubman and her older sister Libby and Peter’s friend that he met when he moved for a year Alex and I also wread it is not the end of the world and I think that you should write a few of the same books but from the parent pov like it is not the end of the world maybe the mom and dads point of view about the move and Jeff running away





Anyways that is all love,
Brinlee
P.s I am a girl with a sick mom who has severe heart issues and so maybe you should write about a child going through their parent sickness
Pps my. Mom is a fighter and awesome

Not looking for fame. I just want every person to benefit from ya greatness, like me itchy-scratchy, chubby girl, awkward Afican American lil girl that grew up in CA foster system. Hid in books. I found God and Margaret looking for each other.
53, semi successful living in Dallas now. Didn't have to hide or maybe, I stopped caring after reading you in 3rd grade. Want another young me to experience that feeling.

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

I really enjoy the smell of books too.

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)

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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