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Judy says: Thank you, thank you for all your wonderful notes. I only wish I could write back to each of you personally. But in order to start a new book I need serious thinking time, which means less time for e-mail. Hope you understand.
Just want you to know that my assistant and I read this guestbook every day, and try to respond when appropriate. Your continued love and support are a constant inspiration.
978 entries.
Hello,
It sounds cliche to say my mom is your biggest fan, but she definitely is a big fan. They helped her out so much as a child, especially her moving from one place to another, she really identified with Margaret from the book 'Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret'. Do you know if you'll be at any upcoming events? My mom would love to meet you or even see you speak.
It's inspired her to write, and to even start a book club at the library (she works there) for Judy Blume books (which is still a work in progress).
So, do you know if you'll be in any events some time?
Thank you so much!
Anna
It sounds cliche to say my mom is your biggest fan, but she definitely is a big fan. They helped her out so much as a child, especially her moving from one place to another, she really identified with Margaret from the book 'Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret'. Do you know if you'll be at any upcoming events? My mom would love to meet you or even see you speak.
It's inspired her to write, and to even start a book club at the library (she works there) for Judy Blume books (which is still a work in progress).
So, do you know if you'll be in any events some time?
Thank you so much!
Anna
Growing up in the late 80s and 90s, you helped me through so many tough times. I was raised southern Baptist in Oklahoma and many of the things I am, just aren’t ok in that world. Im 39 now and I have never written to you until now. This is less about me and more about you and other authors. I live in Virginia now and today I woke up to see another library is being attacked and defunded and there are calls for closure because of books in that library. Having lived here for a few years and having had to endure listening to total strangers tell horrible ‘jokes’ that are just racist, misogynistic, homophobic, I recognize the need for children to have access to works outside the scope of what many ‘religious’ parents deem worthy. The library is called Samuels library in Front Royals Warren County. I have never been to this place, couldn’t tell you where it is, but seeing that it’s set to close October 1st and that your book Forever made the list of reasons why, I knew if ever there was a reason to write to you, this is it. I know it’s such a long shot, but after watching the documentary on you, I saw you and thought oh my goodness, she really is as amazing as I always imagined! I don’t know what you can do other than draw attention to it and maybe people will donate to them to do something to stop the closing of the library. Anything. The amount of confederate flags and anti-anyone that isn’t a white Christian male stickers and shirts and open talk…Virginia children need your books!
Thank you to you or your assistant or both for taking the time to read this, you’re wonderful human beings. Thank you for all that you do. I hope you are all doing well and are safe!
It’s ok if you don’t publish this, I really just wanted to bring attention to the Samuels library closing in hopes that maybe you could use your power for good and people might do something. I believe in the power of Blume!
Thank you to you or your assistant or both for taking the time to read this, you’re wonderful human beings. Thank you for all that you do. I hope you are all doing well and are safe!
It’s ok if you don’t publish this, I really just wanted to bring attention to the Samuels library closing in hopes that maybe you could use your power for good and people might do something. I believe in the power of Blume!
Hi Judy. I am a 56 year old mom and grandmother who recently retired and decided to revisit your books that I loved so very much as a teenager. I have spent a wonderful summer reading just about every book you ever wrote. It’s so interesting rereading novels that you read as a 12 year old vs a 56 year old. I just wanted to reach out and thank you for drawing me in and creating a life long lover of good books. I appreciate you so much for what you have meant to so many people for so many years. You are such a gift. Thank you for enriching my life in the 70’s through today! I appreciate that more than you can imagine.
Is there Judy Blume merchandise? I’m looking for a poster of the new over of Summer Sisters. Thanks Kathy Zacharyasz
Dear Ms Judy,
I will always be thankful for the fact that an author such as yourself gave your gift. I have such fond memories of the "Super Fudge" books. They helped contribute to my love of reading over the years. The 70's and 80's were a special time and as a kid in that era your books helped me. My friends and I enjoyed sharing your stories and I'm looking forward to sharing them with my daughter.
Gratefully yours,
Mark
I will always be thankful for the fact that an author such as yourself gave your gift. I have such fond memories of the "Super Fudge" books. They helped contribute to my love of reading over the years. The 70's and 80's were a special time and as a kid in that era your books helped me. My friends and I enjoyed sharing your stories and I'm looking forward to sharing them with my daughter.
Gratefully yours,
Mark
Judy Bloom, thank you! I am 53, an English teacher, and I have been teaching a Women's Literature course for the last three years (though I have been a teacher for nearly 30 years). I was reacquainted with you and your work, after watching "Judy Bloom Forever". As a young girl, I read all of your books and it is how I fell in love with reading becasue I saw myself and my sisters in those pages.
I have decided to teach, Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.Thank you! I cannot wait to begin discussions that were never discussed when I was their age. You are a significant part of women's education.
You and your writing are gifts!
I have decided to teach, Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.Thank you! I cannot wait to begin discussions that were never discussed when I was their age. You are a significant part of women's education.
You and your writing are gifts!
Dear, Judy Blme My name is Annie R and I'm 10 years old! I'm in 5th grade, and my birthday is January 30th. I have 3 dogs named Eli, Woody,and Enzo! I'm also a dancer at Deforest Dance Acadamy in Glen Ellyn. I love your books so much!I just started reading "ARE YOU THERE GOD? ITS ME MARGRET." And at school I'm reading " BLUBBER" .My Mom Karen was a very big fan of your books as a kid in the 90s. (P.S. she knows I'm writing to you!) And we both watched your documentary on TV, And it was amazing ! I'm so glad that I get to write to you! I love you Judy Blume❤️ Love,Annie R
Hi Judy,
I manage an LGBT+ community radio station in the UK. We would love to do a short interview with you, our younger listeners as well as your older fans would love to hear your thoughts on the LGBT+ world.
I know you are busy but if you do have time to do a pre recorded interview I’m happy to work around your schedule.
Shea
I manage an LGBT+ community radio station in the UK. We would love to do a short interview with you, our younger listeners as well as your older fans would love to hear your thoughts on the LGBT+ world.
I know you are busy but if you do have time to do a pre recorded interview I’m happy to work around your schedule.
Shea
Hello Judy!
My name is Patty Corona and I am writing to you on behalf of Planned Parenthood of Orange & San Bernardino Counties - we are such HUGE fans! Your work was such an inspiration to each of us here at Planned Parenthood growing up and helped mold us into the fierce feminists we grew up to become!
We would love the opportunity to chat with you soon for a possible speaking opportunity at an upcoming event we have early 2024. Please feel free to email us directly at development@pposbc.org if you are interested. We would absolutely love to host you and meet our supporters who are all also such lifelong fans here in sunny Orange County, CA. Hope to hear back from you soon!
My name is Patty Corona and I am writing to you on behalf of Planned Parenthood of Orange & San Bernardino Counties - we are such HUGE fans! Your work was such an inspiration to each of us here at Planned Parenthood growing up and helped mold us into the fierce feminists we grew up to become!
We would love the opportunity to chat with you soon for a possible speaking opportunity at an upcoming event we have early 2024. Please feel free to email us directly at development@pposbc.org if you are interested. We would absolutely love to host you and meet our supporters who are all also such lifelong fans here in sunny Orange County, CA. Hope to hear back from you soon!
We love reading your books! We would like to ask, "What is your favorite movie and favorite book that you've written?" We really love your funny fiction books!! Keep writing!!
JUDY BLUME!! Hi 🙂 I was born in the early 90’s and Im not sure why I never discovered your books growing up! I was an avid reader, I read a lot of Baby-Sitters club by Ann M.Martin. Had I picked up one of your books at the library I just know I wouldve loved you more (shhh). My 8 year old daughter and I watched “ Are you there God, It’s me Margaret “ we LOVED it. Right after I watched Judy Blume Forever and got to know you more as a person/author. You are amazing. I hope to visit your bookstore one day in Key west and meet you one day as well!!
Watched Are You There God, It's Me Margarete last night. I loved it so much! Thank You Judy Blume!
Hugs,
Sharon Tabuchi
Hugs,
Sharon Tabuchi
Dear Judy:
I’m 28 years old. I spend some time writing for a magazine, some time reading trivia questions at a bar, some time acting and some time playing songs I wrote. I have the best girlfriend on the planet. On paper I should be the happiest guy in the world. But I feel like an epic failure. I want to be a novelist like you. I have the Novel. I’ve been working on it since I was 17. But damned if I’m not scared to let anyone in my world see it. It could be so good. But there is that part of me that will always think anything I do is garbage.
I long for the day someone tells me I’m the male version of Judy Blume. But I’m scared. Not just that it won’t be good, but that it will be and I will still feel like a failure.
Did you ever feel like a failure?
Thank you for being you.
—Innocence
I’m 28 years old. I spend some time writing for a magazine, some time reading trivia questions at a bar, some time acting and some time playing songs I wrote. I have the best girlfriend on the planet. On paper I should be the happiest guy in the world. But I feel like an epic failure. I want to be a novelist like you. I have the Novel. I’ve been working on it since I was 17. But damned if I’m not scared to let anyone in my world see it. It could be so good. But there is that part of me that will always think anything I do is garbage.
I long for the day someone tells me I’m the male version of Judy Blume. But I’m scared. Not just that it won’t be good, but that it will be and I will still feel like a failure.
Did you ever feel like a failure?
Thank you for being you.
—Innocence
Dear Judy,
I have all of your books & I love them, so much.
However it distresses me that I cannot see the film version of "Are You There God, It's me Margaret". (insert sobbing here)
Truly! I live in rural Australia and whereas we have some local cinemas, none of them showed this film.
You've created an amazing catalogue of books (I still re-read Starring Sally J, for comfort) and I did manage to find the film of 'Tiger Eyes', on DVD, at the local library years ago.
I am sad I'm not able to see this. I do have Netflix down here, but that's no help.
I love you, but what a shame so many of your fans can't see the film adaptation of this.
Best to you
Belinda
PS, Summer Sisters would make a brilliant film but I probably won't be able to see that either 😉
I have all of your books & I love them, so much.
However it distresses me that I cannot see the film version of "Are You There God, It's me Margaret". (insert sobbing here)
Truly! I live in rural Australia and whereas we have some local cinemas, none of them showed this film.
You've created an amazing catalogue of books (I still re-read Starring Sally J, for comfort) and I did manage to find the film of 'Tiger Eyes', on DVD, at the local library years ago.
I am sad I'm not able to see this. I do have Netflix down here, but that's no help.
I love you, but what a shame so many of your fans can't see the film adaptation of this.
Best to you
Belinda
PS, Summer Sisters would make a brilliant film but I probably won't be able to see that either 😉
You’re rude and crude, depraved and lewd. You’re caught in the moral crunch. You’re vexed, perplexed, and oversexed. So when can we have lunch?
Please contact me, Judy. After many years I have never forgotten your words and your wisdom. I’d love to hear from you directly. Send me an email for a contact number.
Please contact me, Judy. After many years I have never forgotten your words and your wisdom. I’d love to hear from you directly. Send me an email for a contact number.
Hi Ms. Judy,
I am so grateful that I had a library in my small, coastal town in Washington state growing up. (We have/had less than 2000 people in it.) I spent every summer going to the library and picking up your books. I believe you helped shape my not so great childhood into something better. Books gave me an escape. Thank you for writing and I aspire to create stories like you.
P.S. Let's continue to fight for the good of children. ♡♡♡
I am so grateful that I had a library in my small, coastal town in Washington state growing up. (We have/had less than 2000 people in it.) I spent every summer going to the library and picking up your books. I believe you helped shape my not so great childhood into something better. Books gave me an escape. Thank you for writing and I aspire to create stories like you.
P.S. Let's continue to fight for the good of children. ♡♡♡
Hello Judy,
My name is Holly Phillippe and I am the Co-Chair & Organizer for the Imaginarium Convention & Expo held yearly in beautiful Louisville, Kentucky. I officially invite you to be the Imaginarium 2024 Guest of Honor. Please inform me of how we can make this work best for you. I would take care of your travel, lodging, vendor/signing table, award banquet ticket, and a stipend, which we can discuss.
The Imaginarium Convention, now in its 11th year, is a unique event for writers and storytellers of all genres, including filmmakers, game developers, artists, musicians, poets, cosplayers, and many other creatives, and their fans.
The convention features three days full of extensive panel and workshop programming, an expo, a film festival, live entertainment, literary and film awards, cosplay, and much more! The Imaginarium Convention hosts an inclusive and welcoming environment that enables networking, learning, professional opportunities, promotional opportunities, and other benefits to independent creatives.
A broad array of over 200 professional guests and panelists are featured in the programming, including authors, editors, publishers, filmmakers, screenwriters, game designers, comic creators, artists, actors, poets, and many other working creatives.
The Imaginarium Convention in 2024 will be held in Louisville, Kentucky, at the Holiday Inn Louisville East, July 19-21.
We are not a comic con, so we are smaller and expect approximately 2,000 attendees, not counting the additional draw you would present.
Our mission is to provide networking and education within an inclusive atmosphere, with a bit of fun.
I look forward to speaking with you.
Holly Phillippe Co-Chair
Imaginarium
My name is Holly Phillippe and I am the Co-Chair & Organizer for the Imaginarium Convention & Expo held yearly in beautiful Louisville, Kentucky. I officially invite you to be the Imaginarium 2024 Guest of Honor. Please inform me of how we can make this work best for you. I would take care of your travel, lodging, vendor/signing table, award banquet ticket, and a stipend, which we can discuss.
The Imaginarium Convention, now in its 11th year, is a unique event for writers and storytellers of all genres, including filmmakers, game developers, artists, musicians, poets, cosplayers, and many other creatives, and their fans.
The convention features three days full of extensive panel and workshop programming, an expo, a film festival, live entertainment, literary and film awards, cosplay, and much more! The Imaginarium Convention hosts an inclusive and welcoming environment that enables networking, learning, professional opportunities, promotional opportunities, and other benefits to independent creatives.
A broad array of over 200 professional guests and panelists are featured in the programming, including authors, editors, publishers, filmmakers, screenwriters, game designers, comic creators, artists, actors, poets, and many other working creatives.
The Imaginarium Convention in 2024 will be held in Louisville, Kentucky, at the Holiday Inn Louisville East, July 19-21.
We are not a comic con, so we are smaller and expect approximately 2,000 attendees, not counting the additional draw you would present.
Our mission is to provide networking and education within an inclusive atmosphere, with a bit of fun.
I look forward to speaking with you.
Holly Phillippe Co-Chair
Imaginarium
Dear Judy bloom my favorite book of youres is tales of fourth grade nothing or double fudge. I apologize what you have done for this world I'm 29 years old and been book worm since the third grade. My question is as writer myself I write symbolic poetry with Shakespeare algorithm for epicsvand perform raunchy dead pan dry humor for stand up comedy. Are they're approaches that work for you in the past when you had an issue writing ? I noticed alcohol in moderation when in structure environment helps ideas flow but recently all could write is one liner dead pan jokes, incriminating events of myself. (Traditional) poetry wise nothing but I did retype entire bad news bears film with R rating approach r- rating has nothing to do with swearing cause curse words where substitute with slang curse words
Do you ever have book signings? If so I'd be astonished if I could have you're signature and picture taken since you're books turned me into avid reader during 1st grade if it wasn't for you I wouldn't have been reading Jurassic Park Harry Potter Frankenstein Harris and me during the third grade
Do you ever have book signings? If so I'd be astonished if I could have you're signature and picture taken since you're books turned me into avid reader during 1st grade if it wasn't for you I wouldn't have been reading Jurassic Park Harry Potter Frankenstein Harris and me during the third grade
Hi Ms. Judy, It's been a long journey since I read my first book written by you in elementary school. I had no idea these books would be my saving grace through my dark, and lonely childhood. I was an 80's kid with two working parents, one military, and one with severe mental issues. I'd like to attribute my imagination to how you wrote your stories. I loved ones that allowed me to relate on so many levels as a kid. I'm now 44 and still remember all the stories, as they are a part of my childhood memories. I'm writing my first book now, very late, but better than never as your aspiring quotes carry me. It seems life's hardships worsened as I went into the military as a 19 year old girl, and now suffer from an array of traumas. I yearn for those simple days where your books took my mind to another place. I adore you as you are my mentor, an example of who I aspire to be like as I survive through life. Thank you for your precious stories, my lifeline still to this day.
All my heart,
Cindy Ann
USN Veteran
All my heart,
Cindy Ann
USN Veteran
Hello,
I manage a pediatric clinic on a military base in the Hampton Roads Area. I’m seeking authors, publishing companies, organizations, foundations, or people willing to donate books for military kids with disabilities and diverse backgrounds between the ages of 3 and 10. Reading has always been a favorite hobby of mine since the age of four. My goal is to promote literacy comprehension skills and for the kids to relate to the characters in the book. All books will be greatly appreciated, but I would also
like children’s books that promote acceptance, self-confidence, family, and STEM topics. The plan is to give each child a book to take home after their appointment to build their library at home. Thank you.
I manage a pediatric clinic on a military base in the Hampton Roads Area. I’m seeking authors, publishing companies, organizations, foundations, or people willing to donate books for military kids with disabilities and diverse backgrounds between the ages of 3 and 10. Reading has always been a favorite hobby of mine since the age of four. My goal is to promote literacy comprehension skills and for the kids to relate to the characters in the book. All books will be greatly appreciated, but I would also
like children’s books that promote acceptance, self-confidence, family, and STEM topics. The plan is to give each child a book to take home after their appointment to build their library at home. Thank you.
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