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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.
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978 entries.
I'm 59 and have been a lifelong fan starting like many as a pre-teen with Are You There God, It's Me, Margaret?
I started PT for shoulder issues and couldn't you know one of the exercises is the We Must Increase Our Bust ššš. I kid you not. It's the easiest of the 5 exercises, because I have 49 years of practice. I can't help but to chant the mantra in my head. What makes it even more hysterical is that I had a bilateral mastectomy without reconstruction when I had breast cancer in 2001, so instead of figuratively nothing to increase, it's actually literally.
I thought you'd appreciate my daily PT laugh.
I started PT for shoulder issues and couldn't you know one of the exercises is the We Must Increase Our Bust ššš. I kid you not. It's the easiest of the 5 exercises, because I have 49 years of practice. I can't help but to chant the mantra in my head. What makes it even more hysterical is that I had a bilateral mastectomy without reconstruction when I had breast cancer in 2001, so instead of figuratively nothing to increase, it's actually literally.
I thought you'd appreciate my daily PT laugh.
In 1979 or 78, I was 5th grade and living in New Orleans, my mother said that I could purchase Forever. I had been happily reading your work. So, off we went to the now defunct Maple St bookstore located in two side by side victorian shotgun homes. One side for kids, the other for adults. My inquiry in the childrenās section led to my being sent to āthe adult store.ā That was exciting. Excitement morphed into anxiety when a female classmate asked to borrow my copy because with my nerdy mechanical pencil, iād made an index. Retelling this to my second wife, who being a high school sweet heart, also knows the classmate, we shared a good laugh and she suggested that I write. Clearly, I agree, and thank you for writing - such a help in navigating so much concern about what was to come!
My name is Rosa Lee.
I live in Worcester MA. I am nine years old and I love horses, cats, dogs and books (Specifically your books).
I have read Are You there God? Its Me Margret, And Blubber. I though your book Are You there God? Its Me Margaret was so good and funny. Me and my mom saw the movie also. I read your books so far with my mom. I like the drama in your books! Lets talk about Blubber for a minute though. Why did they get Jill aka the main character in the end, but then have everything go back to normal? I would not have wanted to be in that school. And also could you write a book about horses?! Because I know nothing is to extreme for you! I will be in forth grade after the summer so I am going to read tales of fourth grade nothing next and than Emmie. I am also a writer. I wrote a book about a horse who is a little bit like black beauty. The book is called The Harsh Feeling and the horse Glory keeps being shoved into uncomfortable situations.
Thanks so much for making your books they change my mindset!
Rosa Lee
I live in Worcester MA. I am nine years old and I love horses, cats, dogs and books (Specifically your books).
I have read Are You there God? Its Me Margret, And Blubber. I though your book Are You there God? Its Me Margaret was so good and funny. Me and my mom saw the movie also. I read your books so far with my mom. I like the drama in your books! Lets talk about Blubber for a minute though. Why did they get Jill aka the main character in the end, but then have everything go back to normal? I would not have wanted to be in that school. And also could you write a book about horses?! Because I know nothing is to extreme for you! I will be in forth grade after the summer so I am going to read tales of fourth grade nothing next and than Emmie. I am also a writer. I wrote a book about a horse who is a little bit like black beauty. The book is called The Harsh Feeling and the horse Glory keeps being shoved into uncomfortable situations.
Thanks so much for making your books they change my mindset!
Rosa Lee
Dear Judy,
I feel as though I need to write you a proper letter, but if I wait for the perfect time to sit down and share all I wish to say, thereās a substantial chance life tasks and challenges will keep getting in the way. Perhaps one day, Iāll write something closer to the letter you deserve. For today, though, I wish to say this:
Although Iām in my fifties now, Iāve never forgotten the joy and comfort I found in your books when I was young. Enthusiastically, I read title after title, always eager to reach the end of the book yet a little sad when I did ā¦ because I never wanted one of your books to end. Back in those days, I was elated to find a biography of you. It quoted you as saying that you believed in being honest with children since what they imagined often was worse than the way things really were. This resonated with me so! I craved such forthrightness from adults. To this day, perhaps the quality I most cherish in a person is genuineness. This explains some of whyāalthough weāve never metāyou are dear to me.
I just watched the film of āAre You There God? Itās Me, Margaret.ā It felt like homeānot a home where Iāve lived but that deeply desired feeling of home in oneās heart. Thank you for providing this over and over as I was growing up and, through this film, again today.
With love and gratitude,
Lisa
P.S. Seeing you in the cameo was a delightful thrill!
I feel as though I need to write you a proper letter, but if I wait for the perfect time to sit down and share all I wish to say, thereās a substantial chance life tasks and challenges will keep getting in the way. Perhaps one day, Iāll write something closer to the letter you deserve. For today, though, I wish to say this:
Although Iām in my fifties now, Iāve never forgotten the joy and comfort I found in your books when I was young. Enthusiastically, I read title after title, always eager to reach the end of the book yet a little sad when I did ā¦ because I never wanted one of your books to end. Back in those days, I was elated to find a biography of you. It quoted you as saying that you believed in being honest with children since what they imagined often was worse than the way things really were. This resonated with me so! I craved such forthrightness from adults. To this day, perhaps the quality I most cherish in a person is genuineness. This explains some of whyāalthough weāve never metāyou are dear to me.
I just watched the film of āAre You There God? Itās Me, Margaret.ā It felt like homeānot a home where Iāve lived but that deeply desired feeling of home in oneās heart. Thank you for providing this over and over as I was growing up and, through this film, again today.
With love and gratitude,
Lisa
P.S. Seeing you in the cameo was a delightful thrill!
Dear,Judy Bloom, I read your book, are you there god itās me Margaret. I am currently 10 years old, and I enjoyed reading it. I got another book and I canāt wait to read it!
Hey Judy Blume! I watched your movie with my Mom (she is 90 & I am 59 years old). We laughed & I cried and laughed somemore!
Your movie was exactly what I experienced growing up! Thank you for giving us a great night together! I am still feeding on all the emotions your story gave me! I finally know God is here with me & now I ask Him, āwhat do you want me to do?ā Lollll Thanks again! Helen Michele
Your movie was exactly what I experienced growing up! Thank you for giving us a great night together! I am still feeding on all the emotions your story gave me! I finally know God is here with me & now I ask Him, āwhat do you want me to do?ā Lollll Thanks again! Helen Michele
Dear Judy,
I donāt know exactly where to begin, but this feels simple enough: thank you. Thank you for being such a strong presence in the lives of so many readers for so many generations. Thank you for your advocacy and fight for the freedom to read and read what we want to read. For me personally, thank you for Summer Sisters.
Though I probably shouldnāt admit this, Summer Sisters is the one book for me that I donāt actually recommend to many, even though itās by far my all-time favorite book. It feels a bit too personal to share with just anyone though, and thatās something I think Vix would understand as well. I read Summer Sisters for the first time in seventh grade when my best friend loaned it to me. I had never been so impacted by a book, tossing it across the room and almost refusing to finish it when the first chapter met us again in present day. Though I can predict every event, and even quote most of my favorite pages, itās one I read every year during, you guessed it, summertime.
I finished my annual read a bit early this summer because I felt it necessary to have a fresh read before visiting Marthaās Vineyard for the very first time. This visit has been at the top of my bucket list for so long that I never thought Iād cross it off, but I did! My husband and I have been undergoing intense fertility treatments this year, and this was a present to myself from myself before beginning our first IVF treatment. Every time I stressed about the upcoming treatments, I knew I had my trip to look forward to first. Now that we are in the thick of the shots, bloodwork, fear, and hope of it all, my memories and pictures are still getting me through.
Even after all of the struggles this year, I got to be Vix for almost a whole week. Though sometimes I felt like every character ā I was Tawny dipping my feet in the Atlantic, I was Abby visiting the island for the first time, I was Gus who needed to be by the water after all those vineyard summers. Once, when my husband let me lean into my dramatic side, I was even Caitlin pulling over at the Tashmoo Overlook just to pretend to question my entire upcoming marriage. I had breakfast at The Black Dog where I bought the most expensive baseball cap to remember that damn rehearsal dinner. I had lunch in Oak Bluffs, though I never could pin down the exact pizza restaurant ā fini finis finito, Judy. I wondered if the National Treasure was working at The Flying Horses, and even spotted where they all saw Annie Hall. I stayed in East Tisbury, enjoying that sweet smell of pine amidst the beach air. I drove down County Road thinking of Lambās parents, while thinking of hitchhiking on Lambertās Cove. I watched the sunset in Menemsha and again in Gay Head, wondering what Tawny thought of when she saw the cliffs of Aquinnah.
Without you, none of this would have been possible. The years of reading such a sacred text to me and so many others, the joy of rereading and getting to visit my favorite characters, friends after all this time. Visiting the island brought this world to life, and I will never forget it. Thank you for everything.
All my love,
Maggie
I donāt know exactly where to begin, but this feels simple enough: thank you. Thank you for being such a strong presence in the lives of so many readers for so many generations. Thank you for your advocacy and fight for the freedom to read and read what we want to read. For me personally, thank you for Summer Sisters.
Though I probably shouldnāt admit this, Summer Sisters is the one book for me that I donāt actually recommend to many, even though itās by far my all-time favorite book. It feels a bit too personal to share with just anyone though, and thatās something I think Vix would understand as well. I read Summer Sisters for the first time in seventh grade when my best friend loaned it to me. I had never been so impacted by a book, tossing it across the room and almost refusing to finish it when the first chapter met us again in present day. Though I can predict every event, and even quote most of my favorite pages, itās one I read every year during, you guessed it, summertime.
I finished my annual read a bit early this summer because I felt it necessary to have a fresh read before visiting Marthaās Vineyard for the very first time. This visit has been at the top of my bucket list for so long that I never thought Iād cross it off, but I did! My husband and I have been undergoing intense fertility treatments this year, and this was a present to myself from myself before beginning our first IVF treatment. Every time I stressed about the upcoming treatments, I knew I had my trip to look forward to first. Now that we are in the thick of the shots, bloodwork, fear, and hope of it all, my memories and pictures are still getting me through.
Even after all of the struggles this year, I got to be Vix for almost a whole week. Though sometimes I felt like every character ā I was Tawny dipping my feet in the Atlantic, I was Abby visiting the island for the first time, I was Gus who needed to be by the water after all those vineyard summers. Once, when my husband let me lean into my dramatic side, I was even Caitlin pulling over at the Tashmoo Overlook just to pretend to question my entire upcoming marriage. I had breakfast at The Black Dog where I bought the most expensive baseball cap to remember that damn rehearsal dinner. I had lunch in Oak Bluffs, though I never could pin down the exact pizza restaurant ā fini finis finito, Judy. I wondered if the National Treasure was working at The Flying Horses, and even spotted where they all saw Annie Hall. I stayed in East Tisbury, enjoying that sweet smell of pine amidst the beach air. I drove down County Road thinking of Lambās parents, while thinking of hitchhiking on Lambertās Cove. I watched the sunset in Menemsha and again in Gay Head, wondering what Tawny thought of when she saw the cliffs of Aquinnah.
Without you, none of this would have been possible. The years of reading such a sacred text to me and so many others, the joy of rereading and getting to visit my favorite characters, friends after all this time. Visiting the island brought this world to life, and I will never forget it. Thank you for everything.
All my love,
Maggie
dear ms. blume -
i never read one of your books as a young girl, but one is never too old to begin. my cat, olive and i just finished reading ARE YOU THERE GOD? IT'S ME, MARGARET. i was completely enchanted, and the book held olive's attention, too. i am allegedly 72 years young, but i only admit to being 12. so i guess i read your book just in time to begin puberty (ha ha). anyway, i just wanted you to know that i am a great fan and will continue reading your books. and i will also read any banned books i have missed.
thank you so very much!
warmest regards,
cheryl repko
i never read one of your books as a young girl, but one is never too old to begin. my cat, olive and i just finished reading ARE YOU THERE GOD? IT'S ME, MARGARET. i was completely enchanted, and the book held olive's attention, too. i am allegedly 72 years young, but i only admit to being 12. so i guess i read your book just in time to begin puberty (ha ha). anyway, i just wanted you to know that i am a great fan and will continue reading your books. and i will also read any banned books i have missed.
thank you so very much!
warmest regards,
cheryl repko
Hi Judy!
I know this is random, but something kind of hit me today. I was reminiscing about my parents going through their divorce back in 2001. And reading "It's Not The End Of The World" and using it as a vehicle to navigate the storm that is divorce.
Reading that came at such a critical time for me. I was 10 years old. Like most my age I was in baseball and had a love for all things sports. But reading that book specifically helped me more than swinging a bat ever did.
Now I'm 32 and have a wife, daughter and a mortgage. And if it wasn't for a book like that, I truly don't know if I ever would have even gotten married. So thank you for helping a 10 year old from Cleveland grow up during some painful times. Because now he's 32 and loves his family. I hope you read this, and hopefully it brightens your day. Thank you so much!
Nick
I know this is random, but something kind of hit me today. I was reminiscing about my parents going through their divorce back in 2001. And reading "It's Not The End Of The World" and using it as a vehicle to navigate the storm that is divorce.
Reading that came at such a critical time for me. I was 10 years old. Like most my age I was in baseball and had a love for all things sports. But reading that book specifically helped me more than swinging a bat ever did.
Now I'm 32 and have a wife, daughter and a mortgage. And if it wasn't for a book like that, I truly don't know if I ever would have even gotten married. So thank you for helping a 10 year old from Cleveland grow up during some painful times. Because now he's 32 and loves his family. I hope you read this, and hopefully it brightens your day. Thank you so much!
Nick
Dearest Judy,
In the 5th grade I read Are You There God, available in my middle school library. It had such a profound impact on me that I decided 30 odd years later to purchase a copy for myself.
A few years later, to my disbelief, this treasure is being banned in schools. As we suffer global warming, fires,mass shootings,corrupt leadership, war and the degradation of rights..our once great nation focuses on banning books from beloved writers such as yourself..rather than putting energy into the real issues that plague our youth. I am saddened and shocked beyond words can express. I can only say thank you for being an inspiration to generations of young adults who will remember, cherish and circulate your works for generations to come. A quote I recently saw outside of a bookstore:
Live so that if your life was a book, Texas, Florida and Arkansas would ban it!
Much love and respect
Shana from VT
In the 5th grade I read Are You There God, available in my middle school library. It had such a profound impact on me that I decided 30 odd years later to purchase a copy for myself.
A few years later, to my disbelief, this treasure is being banned in schools. As we suffer global warming, fires,mass shootings,corrupt leadership, war and the degradation of rights..our once great nation focuses on banning books from beloved writers such as yourself..rather than putting energy into the real issues that plague our youth. I am saddened and shocked beyond words can express. I can only say thank you for being an inspiration to generations of young adults who will remember, cherish and circulate your works for generations to come. A quote I recently saw outside of a bookstore:
Live so that if your life was a book, Texas, Florida and Arkansas would ban it!
Much love and respect
Shana from VT
Dear Judy,
As a 47-year-old woman who has been deeply impacted by your spectrum of books, I decided I finally needed to send a note simply to say - Sally J. Freedman. Still (in my opinion) your best, your most impactful, your most wonderful character ever. Thank you for her.
Sincerely,
Aerin Bender
Mother, Theologian, Teacher
Denver, CO
As a 47-year-old woman who has been deeply impacted by your spectrum of books, I decided I finally needed to send a note simply to say - Sally J. Freedman. Still (in my opinion) your best, your most impactful, your most wonderful character ever. Thank you for her.
Sincerely,
Aerin Bender
Mother, Theologian, Teacher
Denver, CO
Hi Judy! I have read and loved your books since I was a young girl. My oldest son just finished 4th grade and my youngest I'd two. Wolf (10) and I have been reading Super Fudge together. Haskell's (2) newest nickname is now Fudgie. Thank you for bringing so much joy to a new generation of readers.
Hi,
Im in my early 30s now but grew up reading your books and loved them so much I did a project on them in 3rd/4th grade. My mom read your books when she was growing up too and loved them as well and we worked on that project together. I talked about your life and your books in a presentation and had a poster board with pictures of you and also made a board game with game rules and pieces and cards. My mom and I both recently watched your documentary and got to reminisce on each of our experiences of reading your books and of working on that project. Thank you for writing so honestly and compassionately and bravely.
I didn't know about your work around fighting censorship until I watched the documentary but thank you for that too. I'm queer and it feels quite dehumanizing to see people want to ban things that help you make sense of your self, like that beautiful graphic novel Gender Queer. Thank you for dedicating so much time and energy to the crucial work of people having access to important books like these and so many others.
Sending you love and gratitude from Tennessee,
Julia
Im in my early 30s now but grew up reading your books and loved them so much I did a project on them in 3rd/4th grade. My mom read your books when she was growing up too and loved them as well and we worked on that project together. I talked about your life and your books in a presentation and had a poster board with pictures of you and also made a board game with game rules and pieces and cards. My mom and I both recently watched your documentary and got to reminisce on each of our experiences of reading your books and of working on that project. Thank you for writing so honestly and compassionately and bravely.
I didn't know about your work around fighting censorship until I watched the documentary but thank you for that too. I'm queer and it feels quite dehumanizing to see people want to ban things that help you make sense of your self, like that beautiful graphic novel Gender Queer. Thank you for dedicating so much time and energy to the crucial work of people having access to important books like these and so many others.
Sending you love and gratitude from Tennessee,
Julia
Hello I am one of your readers and an insirping author soon to be.i love reading your books as a child and teen. I still love reading your books as an adult. I.loved the book, Are you there,Margaret? And i loved the movie. Congratulations!
Also i was wondering if one of your other books, Deenie and Forever will be made into movies or TV shows?
Also i was wondering if one of your other books, Deenie and Forever will be made into movies or TV shows?
Hey Judy! I've always wanted to reach out to you since I was nine years old to let you know The Fudge series is what made me love reading. "Are You There God? It's Me Margaret" and "Blubber" are two of the most realistic and honest depictions of the lives of young girl (figures my school would have banned them haha). So long story short, your writing has changed my life in the best way, accompanied me on lonely days, and led me into becoming a writer myself. Thank you for everything <3
Hello, I was so excited to watch your documentary, I never knew I could have written to you as a child or I would have. I've just turned 53 and have a 34 yr old son and a 29 yr old daughter.I am inspired to reread some of your books and especially forever for the first time. You definitely connect us to our childhood which is a wonderful gift we love you Judy ā¤ļø hope to hear from you soon Grace
Dear Judy,
Thank you, just thank youā¦ I cannot begin to describe my gratitude and appreciation for your bravery, careful consideration and thoughtfulness while creating and writing your books. Iāve always been a fan but recently Iāve hit a roadblock in my life. I quit my corporate job after 20 years and basically went into therapy, trying to survive and figure out my next steps. I have quite a bit of trama associated wity my family and father but Iām working through it. Anyway, you always gave me an escape and reason to read so that I could find myself, ground and be who I was truly meant to be. I love and appreciate you and hope someday I will get to meet you. Whenever I look at my face Iāll always remember, Freckle Juice and I will remind my little nieces the same. Thank you for your work, thank you for being real and thank you for just being you. Lots of love! Amber
Thank you, just thank youā¦ I cannot begin to describe my gratitude and appreciation for your bravery, careful consideration and thoughtfulness while creating and writing your books. Iāve always been a fan but recently Iāve hit a roadblock in my life. I quit my corporate job after 20 years and basically went into therapy, trying to survive and figure out my next steps. I have quite a bit of trama associated wity my family and father but Iām working through it. Anyway, you always gave me an escape and reason to read so that I could find myself, ground and be who I was truly meant to be. I love and appreciate you and hope someday I will get to meet you. Whenever I look at my face Iāll always remember, Freckle Juice and I will remind my little nieces the same. Thank you for your work, thank you for being real and thank you for just being you. Lots of love! Amber
You were and still are my childhood hero, your books transformed us young girls in the late 70s. I could never choose my favorite books because all your novels are my favorite. When you spoke about growing up going to college then get married and have kids was the norm. I was never the norm and your novels told me it was ok not to be the norm. You are an inspiration! God bless you and fyi I love saks fifth avenue ā¤ļø
Hi Judy - I loved your books growing up, they were a life line to me! I am so excited about the recent refocus on your work, its importance. I work in a public Library and our Friends of the Library group sponsors a speaking series called Palm Springs Speaks and I would love to have you appear next season (Nov. 2023 - April 2024)...proceeds go to support our library. We've had guests including Jane Fonda, Bob Woodward, Deepak Chopra and VP Al Gore just to name a few...so if you're coming to the West Coast anytime I would LOVE to talk with you about a possible appearance. Thank you for all you do! Sorry I missed you at ALA!
I think more and more about the email I sent and want to add so much more. This story needs to be told. I am a parental sexual abuse survivor from a model Catholic family. I hope I can share it with you.
Sincerely,
Cynthia C
Sincerely,
Cynthia C
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