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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.
Dear Judy,
I just watched the documentary on television about you and your life and your pathway to becoming an author. I found it very inspiring. As a 50 (!!) year old adult, I can remember reading your books in the 80s with joy and glee. And I made sure to provide your books for my children. I just reread “Are you there God, it’s me, Margaret” and I have to say it brought back all the memories of growing up, being a preteen, getting my booklet and samples about menstruation, wondering if I was normal, and all the things that you perfectly put into words what girls today and yesterday and in the future might feel. I remembered being a preteen, going to parties, wondering when I would get my period, not understanding my parents, and all the things that are like for a preteen/early teen. You did such a beautiful job of speaking to us all, and I can’t thank you enough for being a voice of “I gotcha” when I needed at the most. It warms my heart to know your books are here for us all.
We love you Judy. Thank you. Really. Thank you.
I just watched the documentary on television about you and your life and your pathway to becoming an author. I found it very inspiring. As a 50 (!!) year old adult, I can remember reading your books in the 80s with joy and glee. And I made sure to provide your books for my children. I just reread “Are you there God, it’s me, Margaret” and I have to say it brought back all the memories of growing up, being a preteen, getting my booklet and samples about menstruation, wondering if I was normal, and all the things that you perfectly put into words what girls today and yesterday and in the future might feel. I remembered being a preteen, going to parties, wondering when I would get my period, not understanding my parents, and all the things that are like for a preteen/early teen. You did such a beautiful job of speaking to us all, and I can’t thank you enough for being a voice of “I gotcha” when I needed at the most. It warms my heart to know your books are here for us all.
We love you Judy. Thank you. Really. Thank you.
Dear Judy Blume,
I read several of your books when I was a kid, and loved each and every one of them.
My favorite was Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself, though sixteen years later, I'm not sure I could tell you why in my ten year old brain it was the best.
I grew up to be a librarian, and I recommend your books to as many kids as possible, and plan on doing some re-reading myself.
Thank you for being a large part of my childhood!
Danni
I read several of your books when I was a kid, and loved each and every one of them.
My favorite was Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself, though sixteen years later, I'm not sure I could tell you why in my ten year old brain it was the best.
I grew up to be a librarian, and I recommend your books to as many kids as possible, and plan on doing some re-reading myself.
Thank you for being a large part of my childhood!
Danni
Dear Judy,
I am a 33 year old woman who is just this year working through your books. I watched your documentary recently (3 times) and was inspired. When I was growing up my mom always encouraged reading as she was an English teacher and firm advocate for a stronger educational system. She is still an advocate but is since retired from teaching. She bought me "Margaret" as a child but I have to be honest, in the sea of books she brought home, I never got around to reading it. It is now currently sitting on my shelf as I finish some of your other works first. I think part of me avoided Margaret because I was having some doubts about religion, but I understand now that that's not what the book is about.
The main reason for my reaching out (aside from sending my vehement admiration) is that I have always dreamed of being a published author. Ever since I was about 7 years old. I went a different direction at the end of the day with my education because I didn't feel that I would be able to support myself. I now look at it as an opportunity to make writing my hobby that MAYBE could one day get me published. I no longer have the childhood view of "I can do anything"... as magical as those times were. I am realistic. But I am also hopeful and truly inspired by your style of writing. I just finished reading Smart Women and I just felt so much joy when I finished the final chapter. My very favorite books are books with unsatisfying endings. This isn't to say your books don't feel complete. They do. What I mean by that is that there is never a finality to your stories. I can feel the stories going past the last page and you never give us the "happily ever after". I LOVE that. It sparks so much creativity in me because I dream about where the characters and the stories have gone since you finished writing them. That is what I want to do in my writing. It seems so effortless coming from you, but I know it's not and it's truly a labor of love.
Any advice you can give me would be a gift. I admire you so much. I'm currently reading through the Fudge books and feeling my inner child smile. I would love to hear from you. I know you're a busy woman and I would hate to distract you from making further content for me to devour. Just know that I love what you do and who you are.
Happy writing, Ali
I am a 33 year old woman who is just this year working through your books. I watched your documentary recently (3 times) and was inspired. When I was growing up my mom always encouraged reading as she was an English teacher and firm advocate for a stronger educational system. She is still an advocate but is since retired from teaching. She bought me "Margaret" as a child but I have to be honest, in the sea of books she brought home, I never got around to reading it. It is now currently sitting on my shelf as I finish some of your other works first. I think part of me avoided Margaret because I was having some doubts about religion, but I understand now that that's not what the book is about.
The main reason for my reaching out (aside from sending my vehement admiration) is that I have always dreamed of being a published author. Ever since I was about 7 years old. I went a different direction at the end of the day with my education because I didn't feel that I would be able to support myself. I now look at it as an opportunity to make writing my hobby that MAYBE could one day get me published. I no longer have the childhood view of "I can do anything"... as magical as those times were. I am realistic. But I am also hopeful and truly inspired by your style of writing. I just finished reading Smart Women and I just felt so much joy when I finished the final chapter. My very favorite books are books with unsatisfying endings. This isn't to say your books don't feel complete. They do. What I mean by that is that there is never a finality to your stories. I can feel the stories going past the last page and you never give us the "happily ever after". I LOVE that. It sparks so much creativity in me because I dream about where the characters and the stories have gone since you finished writing them. That is what I want to do in my writing. It seems so effortless coming from you, but I know it's not and it's truly a labor of love.
Any advice you can give me would be a gift. I admire you so much. I'm currently reading through the Fudge books and feeling my inner child smile. I would love to hear from you. I know you're a busy woman and I would hate to distract you from making further content for me to devour. Just know that I love what you do and who you are.
Happy writing, Ali
Hi Judy,
I just want you to know that I'm reading Wifey for the first time and I keep saying to myself, "You go, Judy Blume!!" This book is epic. Thank you for taking the time to write it.
I also want you to know that I have a very short list of personal heroes and you have made the short list (along with RBG). Im not sure you understand how great you are. Your realness is seen and appreciated.
I hope you continue to enjoy life and hope your husband continues to recover after his surgery.
Take Care, Nicole
I just want you to know that I'm reading Wifey for the first time and I keep saying to myself, "You go, Judy Blume!!" This book is epic. Thank you for taking the time to write it.
I also want you to know that I have a very short list of personal heroes and you have made the short list (along with RBG). Im not sure you understand how great you are. Your realness is seen and appreciated.
I hope you continue to enjoy life and hope your husband continues to recover after his surgery.
Take Care, Nicole
Thank you for your contributions to making us all "think." I am going to make this quick, I know your time is precious. We are doing a small film festival on Anderson Island Washington at the end of August, our 4th. I was asked to introduce your recent film so I was looking up some of your interviews. I am including a quote from one interview when asked about writing, that you responded by saying you write "from what I knew to be true." Those words are golden today and I plan to include in introduction. I would also like to thank you for standing for literary freedom. I was in the classroom for 20 plus years and I truly understand your message. If you ever decide to visit our Island we are filled with dozens of readers and many fans. Our web site is Anderson Island Arts or Anderson Island Film Festival. Again thank you so much. Beula Robb
Hi, Judy!
I hope you’re staying safe and happy in Florida - seems like a stressful time for a strong-willed woman to be living there, but I suppose that’s exactly the place you’re needed most.
I was watching your documentary on Prime and when you discussed “In the Unlikely Event,” I knew I had to try to reach you and thank you for writing that story. Growing up in Scotch Plains in the 90s, I had always heard of the days when Elizabeth was a more desirable hometown - probably by the grandchildren of the families who left after the tragedies, and it was so lovely to experience the city in that era through your characters’ eyes.
What makes my relationship with your novel remarkable, though, is that I’d found it May 2020 in a free neighborhood library box a few blocks away from where I was living at the time in Long Beach, CA - leave a book, take a book- and when I saw your name I snatched it up immediately. I had just had a complicated birth, so I had a newborn during a pandemic. My older parents had taken my 93 year old grandmother out of a nursing home to care for her themselves and therefore could not visit me, and I wasn’t about to attempt traveling with a newborn and a toddler who was obsessed with licking everything. I was stuck and very homesick. Your Elizabeth and my Scotch Plains were pretty similar despite the city/woodsy suburb differences, and it felt good to have some small taste of home again. I didn’t rush through reading it, I savored it by just reading during nap time and when I finished, I shipped it to my mom in NJ. She’d never told me about those flights - she would have been too young to process the seriousness, and she loved reading and learning about it, too.
So thank you for sharing your trauma with the world, it was a traumatic era when I read it, so it felt good to see your ending, a time long afterwards, and imagine one for myself with that loneliness in the past. That really got me through, so thank you.
Emma
I hope you’re staying safe and happy in Florida - seems like a stressful time for a strong-willed woman to be living there, but I suppose that’s exactly the place you’re needed most.
I was watching your documentary on Prime and when you discussed “In the Unlikely Event,” I knew I had to try to reach you and thank you for writing that story. Growing up in Scotch Plains in the 90s, I had always heard of the days when Elizabeth was a more desirable hometown - probably by the grandchildren of the families who left after the tragedies, and it was so lovely to experience the city in that era through your characters’ eyes.
What makes my relationship with your novel remarkable, though, is that I’d found it May 2020 in a free neighborhood library box a few blocks away from where I was living at the time in Long Beach, CA - leave a book, take a book- and when I saw your name I snatched it up immediately. I had just had a complicated birth, so I had a newborn during a pandemic. My older parents had taken my 93 year old grandmother out of a nursing home to care for her themselves and therefore could not visit me, and I wasn’t about to attempt traveling with a newborn and a toddler who was obsessed with licking everything. I was stuck and very homesick. Your Elizabeth and my Scotch Plains were pretty similar despite the city/woodsy suburb differences, and it felt good to have some small taste of home again. I didn’t rush through reading it, I savored it by just reading during nap time and when I finished, I shipped it to my mom in NJ. She’d never told me about those flights - she would have been too young to process the seriousness, and she loved reading and learning about it, too.
So thank you for sharing your trauma with the world, it was a traumatic era when I read it, so it felt good to see your ending, a time long afterwards, and imagine one for myself with that loneliness in the past. That really got me through, so thank you.
Emma
Dear Ms blame your a inspiration to my 11 year. Old and I have cancer and its is so hard getting a life insurance policy also I really want to move some were safe what advice do you have also for the time I have left is well stop them from trying to ban books
Dear Judy Blume,
Hi Judy, my name is Jennie and I just finish reading "are you there god? it's me, Margaret" for my school summer project. I really like how you made it relate to so many people, it kind of relates to me too. Some of my friends got their period before me and I really wanted to get mine. I was eleven when I got mine and I wasn't the last of my friends' ether. I love this book and I will have to read more of your books soon.
Sincerely,
Jennie S
Hi Judy, my name is Jennie and I just finish reading "are you there god? it's me, Margaret" for my school summer project. I really like how you made it relate to so many people, it kind of relates to me too. Some of my friends got their period before me and I really wanted to get mine. I was eleven when I got mine and I wasn't the last of my friends' ether. I love this book and I will have to read more of your books soon.
Sincerely,
Jennie S
My 9 year old son loves the Fudge series and is currently on his 3rd book in the series. In the Super Fudge book, I came across a reference about Jimmy having anger issues because his parents are divorced. I being a single mother found that to be disturbing because it might send a message that a kid needs to get angry if their parents split up. Also, on the same page the story paints a very happy picture of Peter's parents laughing after a fight. I think it's more disturbing for kids of seperated parents to see such a contrast (divorce and happy family) when probably they have not experienced much of a happy family. I love and respect your work, so I thought I should share this.
Dear Judy,
I wonder if you ever thought of opening a forever library. Forever. That will never end and never be banned. That could be accessible anywhere. Also, have you considered writing for people over 50 who were caregivers to parents. I also lost a son and don’t know how that would work in that category but there it is. I also love writing now. I write about historical characters with a Greek mythology twist.
Thankfully,
Anna
I wonder if you ever thought of opening a forever library. Forever. That will never end and never be banned. That could be accessible anywhere. Also, have you considered writing for people over 50 who were caregivers to parents. I also lost a son and don’t know how that would work in that category but there it is. I also love writing now. I write about historical characters with a Greek mythology twist.
Thankfully,
Anna
Thank you. Thank you for writing down all the answers to the questions! I could not ask my mother anything. I didn’t have that sort of relationship with her, but she never monitored what I read. When she was in the stacks at the library, I too was combing the shelves. When I found you I devoured everything you wrote. (More than once!) You made me feel seen. You made me feel normal and I will never forget it! You made a difference. You make a difference still. I’m a librarian because your books instilled a love of reading and your fight with censorship gave me a passionate cause to fight for! Thanks Judy.
Hi Judy,
I have met you as I was a dorm parent in Elliot's dorm, Tron, at Northfield Mount Hermon. I am still teaching there! I just watched 'Are you there God, it's me Margaret' and wanted to thank you for brining to life one of my childhood's favorite books. Just beautifully done. You signed a book for me for my children, The Pain and the Great One, which they enjoyed me reading as they were growing up. Anyway, just wanted to tell you how touched I was with the movie. Best, Tabatha
I have met you as I was a dorm parent in Elliot's dorm, Tron, at Northfield Mount Hermon. I am still teaching there! I just watched 'Are you there God, it's me Margaret' and wanted to thank you for brining to life one of my childhood's favorite books. Just beautifully done. You signed a book for me for my children, The Pain and the Great One, which they enjoyed me reading as they were growing up. Anyway, just wanted to tell you how touched I was with the movie. Best, Tabatha
Hi Judy, The first book I ready was Are you there God it’s me Margaret. I remember siting in the back of my city library reading it over and over. I felt such a connection to Margaret as my body was starting to change and I did not feel alone. I am such a fan that I have given your book as a gift to friends children. My love of reading began with that Amazing book. In my adult life I felt a connection to your work. I want to thank you for giving us great literature. I just watched documentary on you and realized you are a big supporter of the organization I love and have worked for over 25 years. Looking back who would have thought I would have a bigger connection to my favorite writer. Thank you sending you lots of hugs.
Hello Judy,
My hope is that this note reaches your eyes and heart. I was that same twelve-year-old girl in 1976 living in Pennsylvania wondering if God could hear me. I struggled with how to pray, and if my changing body was normal as I learned more about me. Your book, (Are You There God It's me Margaret) was a lifeline for me and gave me answers to questions I wouldn't dare speak out loud. I am in the editing stages of completing my own nonfiction/memoir and I refer to your book in mine. Would love to get your feedback and have you write a small review for me that I can include on my cover. My books contents are encouraging the reader to utilize the lost art of written correspondence, snail mail if you will, to bring kindness to others in our digital and "fast" world. I take the reader on a journey of my life and how the lessons that I learned from a paper source (in many forms) (including your book) taught me that my parents did their ultimate best with my rearing, and I complete the circle by sharing those same lessons with my adult son, who also grew up reading your work. I would welcome and appreciate your response more than I can tell you. Much love my friend, you have touched many lives and made them better!
My hope is that this note reaches your eyes and heart. I was that same twelve-year-old girl in 1976 living in Pennsylvania wondering if God could hear me. I struggled with how to pray, and if my changing body was normal as I learned more about me. Your book, (Are You There God It's me Margaret) was a lifeline for me and gave me answers to questions I wouldn't dare speak out loud. I am in the editing stages of completing my own nonfiction/memoir and I refer to your book in mine. Would love to get your feedback and have you write a small review for me that I can include on my cover. My books contents are encouraging the reader to utilize the lost art of written correspondence, snail mail if you will, to bring kindness to others in our digital and "fast" world. I take the reader on a journey of my life and how the lessons that I learned from a paper source (in many forms) (including your book) taught me that my parents did their ultimate best with my rearing, and I complete the circle by sharing those same lessons with my adult son, who also grew up reading your work. I would welcome and appreciate your response more than I can tell you. Much love my friend, you have touched many lives and made them better!
Hi Judy
I loved your books growing up, it has been wonderful to share Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret with my 11 year old this year and introduce her to your work.
I run a film festival on the Isle of Tiree, in the Hebrides, Scotland, which celebrates women and this year we are screening Are You There God? And also hoping to screen the documentary about you too. Would you be able to join us via zoom? The festival runs from the 22-24 September, you can see more information here: https://screenargyll.co.uk/sea-change-film-festival-2023/
Many thanks
Jen
I loved your books growing up, it has been wonderful to share Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret with my 11 year old this year and introduce her to your work.
I run a film festival on the Isle of Tiree, in the Hebrides, Scotland, which celebrates women and this year we are screening Are You There God? And also hoping to screen the documentary about you too. Would you be able to join us via zoom? The festival runs from the 22-24 September, you can see more information here: https://screenargyll.co.uk/sea-change-film-festival-2023/
Many thanks
Jen
Hello! I'm Lydia and I absolutely LOVE the Fudge series! I have read them and listened to them! They are just amazing books that a bunch of kids and adults would like! I started watching your documentary and it was amazing! You have truly inspired me in so many ways! I can't wait to hear from you! 🙂 -Lydia
I am watching the documentary on you. I also love the definition you found for the word "fucking". I have to admit I never liked the word. Just recently I have come to realize that is because I still associate it with a different meaning, and kids now days just use it as an emphasis.
I see no issue with you using it in a book as it is real. My concern is I now work in a middle school after 30 years with babies. It was a eye opener. Am I just supposed to accept this as they way people talk now or do I continue to tell them "it is not appropriate to use in school, please find another word to replace it when you feel like saying it." What is you opinion?
I am fine with this not being visible in the guestbook, but would love an answer.
I see no issue with you using it in a book as it is real. My concern is I now work in a middle school after 30 years with babies. It was a eye opener. Am I just supposed to accept this as they way people talk now or do I continue to tell them "it is not appropriate to use in school, please find another word to replace it when you feel like saying it." What is you opinion?
I am fine with this not being visible in the guestbook, but would love an answer.
Hi Judy my name is Miley I love Ur book are you there god it's me Margaret I'm about to read "Just as long we're together" I'm very excited to buy more of Ur book and myself would like to become a author I've written a few short stories my best being called the case of Talia it's a short story about a girl named Talia and she is 16 and lies about her age as it progresses she kills her mum then later her husband and her second husband and her daughters best friend I'm 11 coming twelve hopefully u can get back to me email or letter whatever suit can't wait for Ur next coming of age book
Love: Miley xoxo
Love: Miley xoxo
I was born in 1965. You made my friends and me actually want to get our periods. WHAT???? I learned what a period is even in your book. I had three older brothers. Margaret meant so much to me. Thank you!
Hi Judy B.,
Just finished watching Are You There God … followed by Judy Blume Forever. Loved both & especially enjoyed the cameo from n Margaret. I’ve read all of your novels throughout my life beginning with Margaret. I think I even wrote you a letter during the late ‘70s. I still have many of your books in hard copy, read & reread several times, even the Letters to Judy Blume. I’m so grateful you’ve come back into my life this year, not from your movie & doc, but prior to for your public commentary about book banning. I’m starting year 29 in education, 21st in Florida, so I know I don’t have to explain the emotions & exasperation, sadly it’s gotten worse instead of better. So, thank you for the Judy of my childhood, the Judy of adulthood, & especially the Judy of today - because you’ve truly helped make me a better Judy. I pray I make it to Key West soon to visit your bookstore.
Much Love,
Judy E. 🙂
Just finished watching Are You There God … followed by Judy Blume Forever. Loved both & especially enjoyed the cameo from n Margaret. I’ve read all of your novels throughout my life beginning with Margaret. I think I even wrote you a letter during the late ‘70s. I still have many of your books in hard copy, read & reread several times, even the Letters to Judy Blume. I’m so grateful you’ve come back into my life this year, not from your movie & doc, but prior to for your public commentary about book banning. I’m starting year 29 in education, 21st in Florida, so I know I don’t have to explain the emotions & exasperation, sadly it’s gotten worse instead of better. So, thank you for the Judy of my childhood, the Judy of adulthood, & especially the Judy of today - because you’ve truly helped make me a better Judy. I pray I make it to Key West soon to visit your bookstore.
Much Love,
Judy E. 🙂
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