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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.
I am your Margaret from the 1950s.0h how i wish i had a Judy Blume when i was at the age of changing bodies.
Of course i didnt have a Judy Blume since I am about your age,give or take. If there had been your book or one similar it would never have been allowed in our library or on the book shelf.I grew up in the bible belt where nothing was explained no time as our school activities we're controlled by the Baptist Church
When I was a fifth grader I walked home from grade scool with my best friend jeanie and another girl in sixth grade. It was around Christmas time and we had drawn names at school. She said she got Frances Kelly's name and wss going to give her a sanitary belt. Innocently I asked "what's that?" With a shocked look on her face, she told me to ask my mother. Jeanie said she knew.
Mother told me I didnt need to know. I told her Jesnie knew and she said she just said that and doesn't know. I persisted and my mother finally said itsfor girls who have "started" to hold pads in place. I asked where they wore them and she embarrassedly said "between their legs." I said "oh." End of conversation with mother.
The most embarrassing thing would happen 2 years later. I was in 7th grade atjunior high and we rode the bus. When i got home I noticed blood in my pants. I told my mother and she gave me a pairs of panties with a rag pinned inside. While my friends were wearing belts with pads in them I was wearing panties with rags in them. When I was 14 we went on a school trip to a state park to spend a couple nights in some old CCC barracks and enjoy the park. Another friend hzd started her period also. We went into the dressing room together
While I stalled she opened her suitcase and took out her sanitary pad and replaced her old one. I was too embarrassed for her to see the rags pinned in my panties so i took my bag and went into the bathroom to change.
Judy I am almost 82 years old and this is the first time I have told this to anyone. I could never talk to my mother about. When I was a little bit older she got my older sister to buy me a sanitary belt. I don't remember if I had the pads to go in them or not. When I got older i suppose I hsd the courage to buy the pads.
I had many more experiences when I stated to date with no one to talk to. Sex was not discussed. Girls had it with their boyfriends but could not talk about because you would be a bad girl.
Times were hard for young girls where I grew up. I'm so glad I could finally tell my secret to you Judy Blume.
Of course i didnt have a Judy Blume since I am about your age,give or take. If there had been your book or one similar it would never have been allowed in our library or on the book shelf.I grew up in the bible belt where nothing was explained no time as our school activities we're controlled by the Baptist Church
When I was a fifth grader I walked home from grade scool with my best friend jeanie and another girl in sixth grade. It was around Christmas time and we had drawn names at school. She said she got Frances Kelly's name and wss going to give her a sanitary belt. Innocently I asked "what's that?" With a shocked look on her face, she told me to ask my mother. Jeanie said she knew.
Mother told me I didnt need to know. I told her Jesnie knew and she said she just said that and doesn't know. I persisted and my mother finally said itsfor girls who have "started" to hold pads in place. I asked where they wore them and she embarrassedly said "between their legs." I said "oh." End of conversation with mother.
The most embarrassing thing would happen 2 years later. I was in 7th grade atjunior high and we rode the bus. When i got home I noticed blood in my pants. I told my mother and she gave me a pairs of panties with a rag pinned inside. While my friends were wearing belts with pads in them I was wearing panties with rags in them. When I was 14 we went on a school trip to a state park to spend a couple nights in some old CCC barracks and enjoy the park. Another friend hzd started her period also. We went into the dressing room together
While I stalled she opened her suitcase and took out her sanitary pad and replaced her old one. I was too embarrassed for her to see the rags pinned in my panties so i took my bag and went into the bathroom to change.
Judy I am almost 82 years old and this is the first time I have told this to anyone. I could never talk to my mother about. When I was a little bit older she got my older sister to buy me a sanitary belt. I don't remember if I had the pads to go in them or not. When I got older i suppose I hsd the courage to buy the pads.
I had many more experiences when I stated to date with no one to talk to. Sex was not discussed. Girls had it with their boyfriends but could not talk about because you would be a bad girl.
Times were hard for young girls where I grew up. I'm so glad I could finally tell my secret to you Judy Blume.
Hi Judy,
I just saw the documentary and the part where you read Tiger Eyes and remember your father was incredibly visceral. My mama died in 2020 suddenly (still not sure how) two weeks after I found out I was pregnant with my first child. It was the worst time to lose a mother as I was working toward becoming one. Thank you for sharing your pain and love. and thank you for being who you are to so many people. To me you are a fellow loving daughter. Take care and be well and happy!
I just saw the documentary and the part where you read Tiger Eyes and remember your father was incredibly visceral. My mama died in 2020 suddenly (still not sure how) two weeks after I found out I was pregnant with my first child. It was the worst time to lose a mother as I was working toward becoming one. Thank you for sharing your pain and love. and thank you for being who you are to so many people. To me you are a fellow loving daughter. Take care and be well and happy!
Dear Judy Blume,
My name is Raven Rossini. I am in the fourth grade. I have read many of your amazing books. I have recently finished reading "Are You There God? It's Me Margaret." It was incredible! It really helped me because before I read it I was nervous about growing up, but reading about Margaret helped me change the way I looked at things. It was so good I didn't want it to stop reading it. That is why I am asking you to write a sequel. I know you are very busy and you probably get like 1 billion emails a day, but please consider writing back.
Sincerely,
Raven
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My name is Raven Rossini. I am in the fourth grade. I have read many of your amazing books. I have recently finished reading "Are You There God? It's Me Margaret." It was incredible! It really helped me because before I read it I was nervous about growing up, but reading about Margaret helped me change the way I looked at things. It was so good I didn't want it to stop reading it. That is why I am asking you to write a sequel. I know you are very busy and you probably get like 1 billion emails a day, but please consider writing back.
Sincerely,
Raven
Please write back!
PLEASE!š
Hi Judy,
I'm watching a documentary about you. I want to say how much your books helped me during my teenage years. Thank you for writing the way you did. You have helped so many of us.
Much love and appreciation for you,
Alisha
I'm watching a documentary about you. I want to say how much your books helped me during my teenage years. Thank you for writing the way you did. You have helped so many of us.
Much love and appreciation for you,
Alisha
Hi, Mrs. Blume, Iām going to be 48 in June and Iām sitting in my OBGYNās office wondering if Margaret might ever choose to talk to God, again. My mother committed suicide 5 years ago and I donāt have her here for me to talk to about menopause. I wonder how Margaret felt during her 1st hot flash? If she ever got migraines? If she tried exercises with her friends not to INCREASE but to ELEVATE her bust? Did she learn to love her body as I do? Did she struggle with a sexual partner that couldnāt keep up with her drive? Did she ever feel emotionally broken? Did she have a child? Did she deal with loss? Harassment? Rape? Abuse? I hope Margaret has a strong community of girlfriends that like to drink wine and share their experiences. And I hope I might one day have her as a friend in my life, again, too.
Sincerely,
Sara
Sincerely,
Sara
As a 76 year old male I am ashamed to say I just found you and your books. I will make it my quest to aquire all your books in hard cover for my grandchildren ,one who is 4, and one arriving in June. This is mandatory reading...for everyone. Thank you for being.
Hi Judy!
I have been thinking of you a great deal recentlyā¦ not only have you been in the news for positive reasons recently, but the latest banning of books has taken me back to the time when libraries were trying to ban your books.
Matthew, Jesse and I grew up with you and your family, and we were -and are - such great fans of your books (even believing that one was about Matthew?!). I always looked up to you.
I have loved hearing about āMargaretā becoming a movie and have just watched the special on you on Amazon Prime. So great to see you, Randy and Larry, all looking wonderful. So, just wanted to reach out and send love, Heidi
I have been thinking of you a great deal recentlyā¦ not only have you been in the news for positive reasons recently, but the latest banning of books has taken me back to the time when libraries were trying to ban your books.
Matthew, Jesse and I grew up with you and your family, and we were -and are - such great fans of your books (even believing that one was about Matthew?!). I always looked up to you.
I have loved hearing about āMargaretā becoming a movie and have just watched the special on you on Amazon Prime. So great to see you, Randy and Larry, all looking wonderful. So, just wanted to reach out and send love, Heidi
Judy- I grew up reading your books and learned from them. Iām 56 and feel all adolescent girls would benefit from reading your books! Iām so sad they are being banned in certain states do to current gender ideologies. It is very sad to me because your books can teach the young girls so much !
Hi,
I have loved your books and grew up reading them. I am wondering if you have a mailing list? I couldn't find one on your website.
Thanks,
Rosalinda
I have loved your books and grew up reading them. I am wondering if you have a mailing list? I couldn't find one on your website.
Thanks,
Rosalinda
PS - My Catholic school cohorts and I hid in the Queens Public Library stacks and read the hell out of Forever before the librarian caught sight of us. š
Dear Judy: I just watched āAre You There, God? Itās Me, Margaretā last night at the movies with friends, and it transported me back to a time so far away - and still so close to my heart. Iām about to be 53. Your books saved my life, taught me to think differently, and encouraged me to find my own voice and become a writer. I was an Irish Catholic kid living in 70s-era NYC when I discovered Starring Sally J. Friedman as Herself at the library, and my life was forever changed. I still list that book as one of my favorite novels, as well as AYTG?IMM. I know that I am one of bazillions who consider themselves bettered by your writing and your influence. I will be watching your documentary tonight with my husband! Thank you for being such a force for good, truth and equality in the world. Thank you for giving me the courage to become a writer. xoxo Kathleen
Having read you and loved your āteachingā for years! -Iāve gifted you to my 4 grand girls and 3 g-d child! Iāve heard youāre a life member of Hadassah -Iām just wondering ..ā¦
Iām on a Region Hadassah committee trying to bring back Books on the Beach -in past years itās been in Newport RI -still not out of the running as
we are still in the planning stages and might move the event to Nantasket Beach MA ( at a fabulous resort on the beach) -we r thinking May of 2024
Who do I connect w to find out if itās possible to have YOU as our guest author speaker -
We hope this event to be a major fundraiser for the extraordinary work of HADASSAH!
FYI I live & our Region is immediately outside of Boston,MA - as is Nantasket Beach
looking forward to hearing back about this possibility.
Thankful for your writing!
Judy
Iām on a Region Hadassah committee trying to bring back Books on the Beach -in past years itās been in Newport RI -still not out of the running as
we are still in the planning stages and might move the event to Nantasket Beach MA ( at a fabulous resort on the beach) -we r thinking May of 2024
Who do I connect w to find out if itās possible to have YOU as our guest author speaker -
We hope this event to be a major fundraiser for the extraordinary work of HADASSAH!
FYI I live & our Region is immediately outside of Boston,MA - as is Nantasket Beach
looking forward to hearing back about this possibility.
Thankful for your writing!
Judy
Dearest JB
My husband and I have just watched your documentary. I cried both happy and sentimental tears through it and he cried because he gained an insight to the 11/12 year old 'me'!
Thank you for your lifelong commitment, to us all! I am so pleased that you have received recognition- you're an international treasure.
Warmest regards
Zx
My husband and I have just watched your documentary. I cried both happy and sentimental tears through it and he cried because he gained an insight to the 11/12 year old 'me'!
Thank you for your lifelong commitment, to us all! I am so pleased that you have received recognition- you're an international treasure.
Warmest regards
Zx
I grew up reading your books. I was raised Roman Catholic. It wasnāt for me as a spiritual base as I grew into an adult - for many reasons. I am now a parent of 8 - 12 and under. We are starting to negotiate an idea of spirituality in this house, spearheaded by a friendship our oldest daughter has with a neighbor friend, both at school and near home. Her family is affiliated with a church Weāve allowed her to attend with her friend because she is curious. Religion scares me existentially- but I donāt want to stop her from discovering things herself.
The scary part is that we had a discussion where her fears were exactly the same fears I grew up with. That there was the dichotomy of HEAVEN VS HELL. That there were prescribed behaviors that led to one or the other. That was the fear that I struggled with growing up - always feeling I would fail if I didnāt reach that ideal. Thatās exactly what they were sharing with her - and exactly why the conversation was as fraught and emotional with her as it was. She was absolutely sure after being there she was going to hell - she is 10. It took an hour to talk her down.
I explained I didnāt know that church, but I could bring her to the church I grew up in.
So I took her to Catholic Mass - just to share what I understood. After the talk, and her expression of fear I wanted to share what I knew and understood from my perspective and show it to her. Thatās what I know - thatās where I can communicate to her from a perspective I understand. Iāve studied religions and Iāve studied history and the mechanics of how how different belief systems function. What Iām struggling with - is how to talk to my children about a sense of being. Churches are everywhere- turn a corner, find a church. Want to find people who think the way you do - find a church. Spirituality begins in a sense of identity- thatās why these people make so much money - they just connect the dots. People follow connecting dots.
Youāve always seen outside of that, since before I was born. I touch Catholicism because it is what I understand being raised by it - so I can share that experience with my children because I can talk about it. Itās uncomfortable because I donāt believe in it, or the idea of religion generally. So for a woman who helped raise me with her words - in a world where belief in any sort of craziness flies, Iām trying to build a solid foundation for my children. What would you be gracious enough to share with me?
The scary part is that we had a discussion where her fears were exactly the same fears I grew up with. That there was the dichotomy of HEAVEN VS HELL. That there were prescribed behaviors that led to one or the other. That was the fear that I struggled with growing up - always feeling I would fail if I didnāt reach that ideal. Thatās exactly what they were sharing with her - and exactly why the conversation was as fraught and emotional with her as it was. She was absolutely sure after being there she was going to hell - she is 10. It took an hour to talk her down.
I explained I didnāt know that church, but I could bring her to the church I grew up in.
So I took her to Catholic Mass - just to share what I understood. After the talk, and her expression of fear I wanted to share what I knew and understood from my perspective and show it to her. Thatās what I know - thatās where I can communicate to her from a perspective I understand. Iāve studied religions and Iāve studied history and the mechanics of how how different belief systems function. What Iām struggling with - is how to talk to my children about a sense of being. Churches are everywhere- turn a corner, find a church. Want to find people who think the way you do - find a church. Spirituality begins in a sense of identity- thatās why these people make so much money - they just connect the dots. People follow connecting dots.
Youāve always seen outside of that, since before I was born. I touch Catholicism because it is what I understand being raised by it - so I can share that experience with my children because I can talk about it. Itās uncomfortable because I donāt believe in it, or the idea of religion generally. So for a woman who helped raise me with her words - in a world where belief in any sort of craziness flies, Iām trying to build a solid foundation for my children. What would you be gracious enough to share with me?
Hi, Ms. Blume,
My daughter and I just saw the movie, AYTG?IMM. What a wonderful homage to you, your book, and the power of the period! Plus, cameo of Judy Blume? Yes, please! Cat Stevens? Yes, I say, yes! Are You There God was my bible growing up, but I'll never forget cracking open Forever exactly at the "good part." It was a used copy, so I'm guessing those pages were well-thumbed before I got hold of them:) Thank you so much for inspiring young girls and women. Thank you for writing and keeping it real. Thank you for your honesty and humor. You rock!
My daughter and I just saw the movie, AYTG?IMM. What a wonderful homage to you, your book, and the power of the period! Plus, cameo of Judy Blume? Yes, please! Cat Stevens? Yes, I say, yes! Are You There God was my bible growing up, but I'll never forget cracking open Forever exactly at the "good part." It was a used copy, so I'm guessing those pages were well-thumbed before I got hold of them:) Thank you so much for inspiring young girls and women. Thank you for writing and keeping it real. Thank you for your honesty and humor. You rock!
Ms. Blume,
I just saw Are you there god, itās me Margaret in theaters tonight. I was surprised to see your cameo, and was glad that even though you were so humble in the origin of your books and stories, you were able to see just how big and important they are.
I wan to tell you that in part you really inspired me to be a writer. Although I feel that as I grew Shirley Jackson was more partial to my way of writing, you were the first. The first person to demonstrate that writing can, and really should be honest. Sometimes I ask myself if I can even call myself a writer when I donāt write consistently. A painter can always paint, and a cobbler can always cobble, but sometimes I canāt bring myself to write, and I wonder if at that time, I am not a writer.
Do you have problems with continuously writing too?
It was nice watching the movie based on the book I read seemingly so long ago, although not as long as you wrote it. It brought back a lot of memories of myself in middle school and what that was like. It made me realize that every epoch of your life is like that; you may want things because you donāt fully understand them, or donāt know why they wouldnāt fit into your life. You might take things for granted, that everyone feels like you should hold dear when it seems like a burden to you. You never stop changing and evolving, and it might sound silly to say, but in a way I guess in every point of my life Iāll always be a confused girl.
Thank you for creating a comfortable place where girls can be girls, even with all the hate and legislation.
-J
I just saw Are you there god, itās me Margaret in theaters tonight. I was surprised to see your cameo, and was glad that even though you were so humble in the origin of your books and stories, you were able to see just how big and important they are.
I wan to tell you that in part you really inspired me to be a writer. Although I feel that as I grew Shirley Jackson was more partial to my way of writing, you were the first. The first person to demonstrate that writing can, and really should be honest. Sometimes I ask myself if I can even call myself a writer when I donāt write consistently. A painter can always paint, and a cobbler can always cobble, but sometimes I canāt bring myself to write, and I wonder if at that time, I am not a writer.
Do you have problems with continuously writing too?
It was nice watching the movie based on the book I read seemingly so long ago, although not as long as you wrote it. It brought back a lot of memories of myself in middle school and what that was like. It made me realize that every epoch of your life is like that; you may want things because you donāt fully understand them, or donāt know why they wouldnāt fit into your life. You might take things for granted, that everyone feels like you should hold dear when it seems like a burden to you. You never stop changing and evolving, and it might sound silly to say, but in a way I guess in every point of my life Iāll always be a confused girl.
Thank you for creating a comfortable place where girls can be girls, even with all the hate and legislation.
-J
Hello Ms. Blume....I wrote to you a few months ago...and was tickled to get a email response! I have loved your books since I was growing up in the 70s. So today my husband and I went to go see Are you there God it's me Margaret in theater! We both loved it. He told me he got teary eyed a few times. I read that book in the late 70s ....and reread it last year! I loved how the movie was kept really close to the book! Kathy Bates was an excellent choice for Sylvia! Big fan of Rachel McAdams too! I've also,at 53 years old, graduated to your adult books. I've read Wifey and Summer Sisters....loved summer sisters!! I've now started Smart Women! I'm sure I would enjoy coming to key west someday and visiting your bookstore....many thanks for your contribution to literature!
Stephen
Stephen
Hi. My wife of 18 is a second grade teacher and an avid reader. She always talks about the books she is reading personally or the books she is reading with her class. However, no other book or writer giver her the joy that Judy does. I also know that nothing would make her happier then getting the chance to meet Judy. I was wondering if there are any book signings or appearances coming up.
Hi Judy Blume,
I honestly don't even know where to begin. I've been wanting to write to you for years, but I never did it.
"Are You There God? It's Me Margaret." is my all-time favorite book. When I found out that it was going to be a movie, I was super excited. I immediately wrote the movie release date on my calendar at school.
I should pause here for a moment and let you know that I teach 6th grade ELA and Social Studies. This is my 20th year teaching, and I've taught 5th-8th grade ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies over the past 20 years. During those 20 years, I've always taught ELA. At the beginning of every school year, I display a plethora of your books in my classroom to showcase my favorite author.
I couldn't help but smile when my students began reading "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret." Some of my copies of that book have "walked off" of my bookshelves over the years. I feel that whoever took one of my books needed it more than I did. I can't tell you how many times I've replaced certain books of yours, even though I have a book sign out system in my classroom.
Anyway...Friday, April 28th finally came, and I got to see my favorite book as a movie. Even though I had to wait months (no, 45 years) for the movie to come out, it couldn't have made its debut at a better time. Our school just finished a week of intensive state testing, (ELA last week and Math this upcoming week) and going to the movies was the perfect way to end an extremely stressful and tiring week.
Then my husband and I watched "Judy Blume Forever" last night, and I knew this was the perfect time to finally get in touch with you.
You are the reason that I love to read!! Realistic Fiction is my favorite genre. I grew up in the 70's and began reading your books when I was in. 4th-5th grade (1976-1977). My sister and I spent many summer days sitting on our front steps reading to one another "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret." We also read "Little House on the Prairie" books, because they were her favorite. I had every one of your books as soon as it came out in paperback, except for Forever and Wifey. We grew up in a very strict Catholic household, and we were not allowed to look at either one of those books, even when we were in high school. Of course, when I went to college, they were the first two books I bought!
Okay, I think you've heard enough from me for one day.
Take Care and please write back if you have the time.
Sincerely a Lifetime Fan,
Sharon
I honestly don't even know where to begin. I've been wanting to write to you for years, but I never did it.
"Are You There God? It's Me Margaret." is my all-time favorite book. When I found out that it was going to be a movie, I was super excited. I immediately wrote the movie release date on my calendar at school.
I should pause here for a moment and let you know that I teach 6th grade ELA and Social Studies. This is my 20th year teaching, and I've taught 5th-8th grade ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies over the past 20 years. During those 20 years, I've always taught ELA. At the beginning of every school year, I display a plethora of your books in my classroom to showcase my favorite author.
I couldn't help but smile when my students began reading "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret." Some of my copies of that book have "walked off" of my bookshelves over the years. I feel that whoever took one of my books needed it more than I did. I can't tell you how many times I've replaced certain books of yours, even though I have a book sign out system in my classroom.
Anyway...Friday, April 28th finally came, and I got to see my favorite book as a movie. Even though I had to wait months (no, 45 years) for the movie to come out, it couldn't have made its debut at a better time. Our school just finished a week of intensive state testing, (ELA last week and Math this upcoming week) and going to the movies was the perfect way to end an extremely stressful and tiring week.
Then my husband and I watched "Judy Blume Forever" last night, and I knew this was the perfect time to finally get in touch with you.
You are the reason that I love to read!! Realistic Fiction is my favorite genre. I grew up in the 70's and began reading your books when I was in. 4th-5th grade (1976-1977). My sister and I spent many summer days sitting on our front steps reading to one another "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret." We also read "Little House on the Prairie" books, because they were her favorite. I had every one of your books as soon as it came out in paperback, except for Forever and Wifey. We grew up in a very strict Catholic household, and we were not allowed to look at either one of those books, even when we were in high school. Of course, when I went to college, they were the first two books I bought!
Okay, I think you've heard enough from me for one day.
Take Care and please write back if you have the time.
Sincerely a Lifetime Fan,
Sharon
I loved all your books as a kid and your adult books. You always answered all my questions. I loved your documentary. !!!! So happy you found love and you are enjoying your book store. I hope to get to Key West and to visit you and your nook store!! Stay well and happy!! Yvonne š
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