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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 ❤️ hope to hear from you soon Grace
Dear Judy,
Thank you, just thank you… I cannot begin to describe my gratitude and appreciation for your bravery, careful consideration and thoughtfulness while creating and writing your books. I’ve always been a fan but recently I’ve 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 I’m 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 I’ll 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 you… I cannot begin to describe my gratitude and appreciation for your bravery, careful consideration and thoughtfulness while creating and writing your books. I’ve always been a fan but recently I’ve 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 I’m 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 I’ll 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 ❤️
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
Oh yes, by the way, I'm 69 years old.
I've wanted to share my story for decades. Briefly, I was sexually abused by my father from the age of about 7 until I ran away to my godmother at age 17 and confessed everything to her. She immediately brought me to a psychiatrist, and the healing began. So much more background... Catholic school, emotionaly unavailable mother and even after we did a family conference with my mother, she was reluctant to give up her status quo and I was somehow, at fault.I am positive this happens to many children and is has never been addressed
If you are interested, I have amazing recall and would love to tell this story.
Sincerely,
Cynthia
If you are interested, I have amazing recall and would love to tell this story.
Sincerely,
Cynthia
Hi Judy,
I wrote to you a few weeks ago. I am the teacher who wrote the song that greeted you at Battin in Elizabeth back. I am now working on writing and marketing musicals for children ( middle and high school). My collaborators and I are now beginning to market the show I co-wrote the songs for ( " It's Christmas Cara" based on Dickens " A Christmas Carole"). Even though the Dickens has been reworked many times I feel this is a version that will appeal to an audience hungry for solid songs and a good take on an old tale.
We would love to take on one of your books to create a middle / high school musical. Are you interested in hearing some of the songs we have for " It's Christmas Cara"?
All the best and congratulations on your current success, Stanley Schwartz
I wrote to you a few weeks ago. I am the teacher who wrote the song that greeted you at Battin in Elizabeth back. I am now working on writing and marketing musicals for children ( middle and high school). My collaborators and I are now beginning to market the show I co-wrote the songs for ( " It's Christmas Cara" based on Dickens " A Christmas Carole"). Even though the Dickens has been reworked many times I feel this is a version that will appeal to an audience hungry for solid songs and a good take on an old tale.
We would love to take on one of your books to create a middle / high school musical. Are you interested in hearing some of the songs we have for " It's Christmas Cara"?
All the best and congratulations on your current success, Stanley Schwartz
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HI JUDY!!! Like so many others, I watched your documentary. I am 15 and have read so many of your books. Your books taught me a lot. My favorite one is probably “Are you there God? Its me, Margaret”. A friend and I both read it and talked about it all the time. It forever has a place in my heart and brain. It made me feel more normal. I am Jewish and religious, but Margaret also has that push and pull of religion and being secular. I also felt behind in “growing up”. I still do sometimes.I got my period later than my friends, got my bra after they had, and always felt like I was behind.’I remember listening to the Fudge books when I was little. They also are ingrained me now. You are so honest with what you write. Books usually don’t talk about the nitty gritty things, and when they do I feel like they focus on it. They make it seem abnormal. But your books make things normal. Anyway, I love you Judy!! You are amazing and if I happen to stumble upon a pot of gold, I plan on visiting Key West and going to your store. You are a role model to little kids everywhere.
Love, Risha
Love, Risha
I don’t know if you will ever see this, but I wanted to share that your books are absolutely one of the things that for me through a rough childhood. Are You There God, Staring Sally J, and Tiger Eyes helped shaped me in to who I am today. When I started my creative writing degree in 2008, my first purchase was copies of all of your books on Ebay so that I could have the covers of my childhood. Thank you so much for everything you have written.
I'm almost 40 with an almost 10yr old daughter. She loves reading.I read your books at her age and recently bought her "Hey God are you there it's me Margaret". My heart was overjoyed by her connection to your writing. Today at her request we purchased the complete Fudge series.
Emma has asked me to leave you this message: "Aunty Judy. I LOVE YOUR BOOKS. Your books are the best books I have read in my whole life. I love that it's something me and mommy share. Thank you"
Emma has asked me to leave you this message: "Aunty Judy. I LOVE YOUR BOOKS. Your books are the best books I have read in my whole life. I love that it's something me and mommy share. Thank you"
Dear Judy Blume,
I am not an 11-year-old, but rather a 74-year-old writing to tell you how inspired I felt watching your documentary.
Wow, how brave you were to weather all that book banning in the 80’s and now again.
And how wonderful that you found lasting love.
I am also a writer, a ‘late bloomer baby-boomer’ I call myself because it took me so many years to be able to focus on writing.
I went to see the movie, “Are you there God, It’s me Margaret” with a friend and we loved it.
Thank you for who you are and who you have been for so many.
All the best,
Diane
I am not an 11-year-old, but rather a 74-year-old writing to tell you how inspired I felt watching your documentary.
Wow, how brave you were to weather all that book banning in the 80’s and now again.
And how wonderful that you found lasting love.
I am also a writer, a ‘late bloomer baby-boomer’ I call myself because it took me so many years to be able to focus on writing.
I went to see the movie, “Are you there God, It’s me Margaret” with a friend and we loved it.
Thank you for who you are and who you have been for so many.
All the best,
Diane
I just finished watching your documentary on Amazon Prime and I felt compelled to write you. All the book titles are so familiar and brought back a lot of memories. They played an integral part in my early teen years. I was never close to my parents, so I felt books were my teachers, my friends and my secret lovers. Thank you for everything you have written. It is so wonderful to know that you cared so much about kids.
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