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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.
Of the many covers of "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing" there have been over the years, which one is your favorite and why?
I love your books and thrilled to share them with a new generation.
AND can you write one about menopause? I would love to read that book.
AND can you write one about menopause? I would love to read that book.
I’m 34 and was an avid Blume reader in my adolescence.
Today, I was oddly reflecting (I don’t like to “reflect” on things; I find it terrifying) on my heroes in this life. My life has gone straight downhill since high school, so my most powerful sources of joy were found before then.
Your books, Judy, as well as your peers—Lowry, Cleary, Dahl and Rowling (I grew up the same age as Harry Potter)—have given me such happiness; now in nostalgic retrospect as well as the sheer joy you brought to me as a younger person. I can’t thank you enough.
Today, I was oddly reflecting (I don’t like to “reflect” on things; I find it terrifying) on my heroes in this life. My life has gone straight downhill since high school, so my most powerful sources of joy were found before then.
Your books, Judy, as well as your peers—Lowry, Cleary, Dahl and Rowling (I grew up the same age as Harry Potter)—have given me such happiness; now in nostalgic retrospect as well as the sheer joy you brought to me as a younger person. I can’t thank you enough.
I saw someone else wrote about this, so maybe we are in the same Facebook group for Gen X, but there is a memo going around which say, we wish you would write about what happens to Margaret in menopause! Please say you’ll write it?! Or record it as a documentary. I loved the one you made recently. Thanks for being a real treasure!
Please consider a sequel for the adults who grew up reading your books. Something like Menopausal Margaret.
Hi! We love your books. We are third grade class and we read The Pain and the Great One. We like that it was based on your real life and kids. It was interesting and funny! We liked reading about how you didn't originally dream of being an author, but you ended up becoming one. We think it would be cool if you wrote a book based on a class. We hope to read some more of your books this year!
GenX, your first audience for Are You There God, It’s Me, Margaret, got together and decided we need to ask you for a sequel to this book, with all the same characters going through menopause. We are counting on you. Please don’t let us down.
Dear Judy Blume:
It is a mistake to sponsor publicly (saw you on TV) the ACLU. They are an organization of attorneys who need money because their wealthy and prestigious attorney members do not give enough money and time helping people. They have ignored more than one letter from me saying that I am going to die from being trapped in sexual abuse, and I contacted them over the years about various civil rights problems and did not even receive a rejection form letter. Of course they cannot help everyone, but they are not even courteous and professional. People who donate and are not attorneys are second class citizens in ACLU. I am an attorney and 75 years old, but they ignore my sexual abuse that started years ago and involves many big-name corporations. That is the real issue: big-name corporations. There are other organizations. If you have a first amendment issue, there are attorneys who specialize in those issues, and your individual public statements are more credible than the ACLU.
It is a mistake to sponsor publicly (saw you on TV) the ACLU. They are an organization of attorneys who need money because their wealthy and prestigious attorney members do not give enough money and time helping people. They have ignored more than one letter from me saying that I am going to die from being trapped in sexual abuse, and I contacted them over the years about various civil rights problems and did not even receive a rejection form letter. Of course they cannot help everyone, but they are not even courteous and professional. People who donate and are not attorneys are second class citizens in ACLU. I am an attorney and 75 years old, but they ignore my sexual abuse that started years ago and involves many big-name corporations. That is the real issue: big-name corporations. There are other organizations. If you have a first amendment issue, there are attorneys who specialize in those issues, and your individual public statements are more credible than the ACLU.
Hi Judy! 51 year old here and I grew up with your books! I saw a meme online that said
"I kind of wish Judy Blume did a follow up book on Margaret going into Menopause"
Yes! We need that now because we are all in this stage of life!!!
Love you forever and thank you for being such a great inspiration and helping me grow up!!!
"I kind of wish Judy Blume did a follow up book on Margaret going into Menopause"
Yes! We need that now because we are all in this stage of life!!!
Love you forever and thank you for being such a great inspiration and helping me grow up!!!
Judy, my 9 year old daughter Isla has written to you over snail mail. Her words are beautiful and show how invested she is in your books and writing.
I’m hoping you will please write her back. She just mailed the letter this week.
I can email you a copy of the letter which I took a photo of also.
We know how busy you are but we really hope the letter reaches you so you can see your impact today!
I’m hoping you will please write her back. She just mailed the letter this week.
I can email you a copy of the letter which I took a photo of also.
We know how busy you are but we really hope the letter reaches you so you can see your impact today!
Loved you since I read "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing" back when I was in fourth grade. You're an outlaw and I'm proud to be a fan.
Hi Judy. I was wondering if you would be willing to sign my copy of Superfudge? I can make at as easy for you as possible by including a SASE (remenber those?) when I mail it out to you. Unless you're coming to NYC anytime soon???
I look forward to hearing from you.
John
I look forward to hearing from you.
John
We LOVE Your wit and wisdom. i remember my sisters (now in their late 60s and early 70) relying upon Your Insights ...now i'm reading how girls TODAY Need this same loving caring advice....the more things change~~ best wishes barry
Judy Blume,Thank you for your books as an adult and mom of four I get to share these with my children and I am realizing the lessons they taught me on life and how funny growing up can really be. I have two younger children with severe cerebral palsy and cognitive delay. Your books allow me to see the lessons in everyday and realize they have an important purpose to lift spirits and to motivate others to evaluate themselves and put things in perspective. Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret Has gotten my 12 year old through some tough times and inspired her. We would love and treasure a response or any words of wisdom on raising two pre teens and two disabled toddlers. Kindly, Erin Ewald
Hi Ms Blume,
I am forty five and undertaking a writing course. Not for any great ambition, just to explore it a little bit and set a good example of study to my twelve year old son. Through a question is the course your books came up. I read alot of them as a kid and enjoyed them. Looking back I honestly think they made me a better person too and for that I wanted to thank you. I was lucky enough to meet you at a book signing at the Roxy Theatre in Parramatta (my home town) when I was a kid and I still have my signed copy of Tiger Eyes! Thanks Ms Blume for helping me and countless other kids, you're a star.
I am forty five and undertaking a writing course. Not for any great ambition, just to explore it a little bit and set a good example of study to my twelve year old son. Through a question is the course your books came up. I read alot of them as a kid and enjoyed them. Looking back I honestly think they made me a better person too and for that I wanted to thank you. I was lucky enough to meet you at a book signing at the Roxy Theatre in Parramatta (my home town) when I was a kid and I still have my signed copy of Tiger Eyes! Thanks Ms Blume for helping me and countless other kids, you're a star.
Hi Ms. Blume. I'm an employee of Southwest Cycle in Southwest Harbor, Maine. I'm writing to let you know that on August 19 Bob Shields (who you famously dubbed "Bicycle Bob" in your book Fudge-a-mania) will turn 70! I have also sent you an email with more details and a question. Thanks!
Judy,
In 2003 at 15 years old, I picked up "Summer Sisters" at the local bookstore. It took me to a different world. See, I was shy and had over protective parents, but reading the stories of Caitlin and Vix felt like I could have the high school experience that I so craved - without leaving my bed. To this day, I still think about Caitlin's nonchalant and whimsical approach to life and try to embody some of that in mine.
Thank you for the stories.
In 2003 at 15 years old, I picked up "Summer Sisters" at the local bookstore. It took me to a different world. See, I was shy and had over protective parents, but reading the stories of Caitlin and Vix felt like I could have the high school experience that I so craved - without leaving my bed. To this day, I still think about Caitlin's nonchalant and whimsical approach to life and try to embody some of that in mine.
Thank you for the stories.
DearJudy,
Hope you are doing well! My 10 year old daughter is a huge fan of you and love your books.
They have to do a project in school and it is about Tales of a fourth grade nothing, Dribble!
Is there anyway you can assit me as we need to do a biography of the novel but I can't find a book about Dribble. I also can't find anything on the internet as to when your 1st book was published.
I know you are really busy writing books, but getting info from the writer for the project would be awesome.
Thank you kindly
Ankie
Hope you are doing well! My 10 year old daughter is a huge fan of you and love your books.
They have to do a project in school and it is about Tales of a fourth grade nothing, Dribble!
Is there anyway you can assit me as we need to do a biography of the novel but I can't find a book about Dribble. I also can't find anything on the internet as to when your 1st book was published.
I know you are really busy writing books, but getting info from the writer for the project would be awesome.
Thank you kindly
Ankie
I was in Safeway and the dollar store today and I saw two of your books. It made my heart sing and I am currently trying to read two ther books one on how to write your first novel but when i reread it ; it was basic reference and more on after the fact that was not helpful. The second thing I though of is didnt you retire was it the economy or your love for chiuldren that made you do so/ I see alot of people are remaking classic books and its like old residules and not coming up with anything new because you know you were great and it will always work. I thought you were in Seattle like Bevely Clearly but then again I really hadnt read your books since I was 11 years old and brought Forever to Mrs. Rameiz 6th grade reading class at Fremont Christian. I WAS IN BETWEEN YOUNG ADULT AND TEEN SECTION AT THE SMNALL CENTERVILLE LIBRARU ON NICOLET in Fremont. I read it the weekend before I turned it in and she had to collect all the books for aproval . I had too much homework and they made me repeat a semster of the 6th grade and my mom corrected it and put me in the right grade the second half of the year so I missed one semester of the 7th grade and went to a prodominately black school in Oakland thay was public. My mom was a teacher working in that city but in alternative schools. i was told recently, its easier and faster to publish teen books and yet I find their books the most intriging because you can still dream and it doesnt always have to have sex, drugs rock and roll . Im dyslexic add adhd and over 50 that doesnt label me as stupid or take care of the idot psychologist wjo when I was gerring tested for my social securiuty said even with my bachelors dree i was at a high school level because she didnt know the departm,ent of rehav=bilitation was intimdated because Im black and can run their office and choose not to I wanted to finish my masters. I see you offer classes but I dont want my credit card all over the internet and I have no reason to trust snail mail and Im homeless as a victim of crime who hasnmt been reimbursed for distruction or theft or inside jobs. Theres more to me that meets thr eye! Again ?I just wanted to say thank you for the remakes I stumbled on For Keeps years later with Molly Ringgold and I just couldnt stop saying I must I must increase my breast and go see Are you there God its me Margret. didnt mean to be Debbie Downer but Im blessed to have been a part of your world and I say Love to you
I have told my grandsons who are now enjoying your books, that I was asked to bake your birthday cake when you and your family dined at our restaurant on Captiva Island, THE GREENHOUSE. I wonder if you remember as it was a thrill for me. Thank you for generations of pleasure
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