Contact Judy

Judy, I now have watched the documentary on your life and your writing journey. It prompted me to re- read some of the YA books that my own children read. In addition, I am on a mission to read those that I have failed to read. I do have this question: why do you write " Me and Tricia.." or " Me and Fudge..."? I am most aware of the lack of grammatical integrity one finds in today's speech, but I find your use of an object case pronoun as the subject of the sentence to be quite worrisome. ( Yes, I know that kids talk this way, but...

I happened to see the documentary "Forever Judy Blume", this evening! You just gave me the boost I needed! I have been told over the years to write what I know. I have been journaling for many years, and believe that is where I can start. You are an inspiration for me. By the way, I am 85 years of age (don't feel like it - well, most of the time), and like you, I want to get out there through my writing. I live in Michigan. Thank you for your honesty and listening ability!
Sincerely,
Marge Jamieson

How about an updated book on Margaret going through menopause?

Hi Judy!
My friends inspired me to contact you about a partnership in writing idea...I sent you a message on Instagram, so please take a look! I am so inspired by you and have been working on something for over a decade. I'd love to converse with you when you have some time!
Seriously, you're my hero!!
Be Well,
Emily

Dear Judy,
I know you don't know of me, I've not written to you before. However, your books have run rampant through my house, starting from my mom and now on to my younger brothers. I first read Deenie when I was in middle school, and it absolutely changed everything. I'm currently attending college, studying to write for movies and television, I've written poetry along the way and I've felt the need to thank you. Fudge has been my young brother, Zacharry's favorite book, when he began to learn to read more complex texts, he read this book and he was enamored with it. You must know, this for us was a huge accomplishment, as Zacharry is on the spectrum and slipped through the cracks of a flawed school system. I wanted to thank you on my own behalf, but also for my brothers and for my mom. From Margaret to Deenie to Fudge, you've truly had an impact that has lasted.
Much love,
Samantha 💜

As a strong woman who read Are You There God It’s Me Margaret as a girl I implore you to get D Mulvaney off of all promotional material for the movie.

Thank You,

Kathleen

Hi Judy....I am a 79 year old father of first two boys followed by two girls, now 49 and 50. Their mother and I divorced before puberty started in earnest for any of then so I missed the day-to-day journey they took through that part of life. But for some reason I knew the name Judy Blume, along with Oregon born and raised author Beaverly Clerly. I did not know the subject matter you wrote about or anything else about you for that matter....But when I read the review of Are you There God?, it's me Margret in the New York Times I knew I had to see it. So on a recent trip back east to vist my widowed daughter-in-law we went to the show one day. I can't say how moved I was by the story and the way it was told. So much in there. It was truly a "Good Show"!...Two days later I picked up a copy of the April issue of the Atlantic to read on the cross country flight that evening. I opened to a random page, and there was Judy. It was the first article I read as we reached cruising altitude. I am so impressed by your dedication to helping so many girls, and perhaps a few boys along the way, with your wisdom and understanding. I came away with the knowledge that here is a pillar of not just childrens literature but of a person who cares deeply about people, especially young people. Your love and compassion was palpable throughout the piece...I learned long ago in my own work with teens and young adults through a long career and now continuing in retirement that the single most important determinant to the way a child comes into adulthood is by the pressence of positive adult role models. I can't think of a better role model to have that you..... My daughters have told me recently they read anything they could find by Judy Blume. And I know now why they say that. We need more people in this world like you Judy......Thank you for all you have done, and continue to do....David

PS I ordered Are you There God at my local independent bookstore today. They told me they can't keep them in stock. I just have to have a copy for my library.

By the way, I watched your story on Prime and I want to adopt you as my other mom!!!!

Love,
Kristie

Oh my dear, I just listened to your interview with Terry Gross(sp?).I am 77. How I wish I could have read your books when young! Experiencing really late period, age 15, I thought I was a freak. Death of my father, at age 9, then many moves. Your writing would have comforted me and I wouldn't have felt so alone. May the spirits bless you.