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The Temple Emanu-El Streicker Cultural Center hosts Judy Blume. Judy will be in conversation with Zibby Owens about finding writing as a release, developing her fictional voice, coping with success she’d never imagined and her long-time activism against book banning. Tuesday, May 13 at 6:00 (in-person & online event).
Mar 27, 2025Comments Off on The Temple Emanu-El Streicker Cultural Center hosts Judy Blume. Judy will be in conversation with Zibby Owens about finding writing as a release, developing her fictional voice, coping with success she’d never imagined and her long-time activism against book banning. Tuesday, May 13 at 6:00 (in-person & online event). -
On behalf of the City of Miami Beach and the Commission for Women, Judy Blume received the “2025 Miami Beach Exemplary Woman Award.”
Mar 4, 2025Comments Off on On behalf of the City of Miami Beach and the Commission for Women, Judy Blume received the “2025 Miami Beach Exemplary Woman Award.” -
Books & Books store founder Judy Blume and Amanda Jones discussed Jones’ book “That Librarian!” Part memoir, part manifesto, the inspiring story of a Louisiana librarian advocating for inclusivity on the front lines of our culture wars. This free event was Saturday, March 8th, 6:30pm at Books & Books @ TSKW in Key West.
Feb 26, 2025Comments Off on Books & Books store founder Judy Blume and Amanda Jones discussed Jones’ book “That Librarian!” Part memoir, part manifesto, the inspiring story of a Louisiana librarian advocating for inclusivity on the front lines of our culture wars. This free event was Saturday, March 8th, 6:30pm at Books & Books @ TSKW in Key West. -
The 2025 Lawrence A. Sanders Prize in Fiction Honored Judy Blume on Thursday, March 20, 2025. Florida International University (FIU) in Miami gives this award to honor a writer of fiction whose work embodies wide appeal & literary excellence.
Jan 29, 2025Comments Off on The 2025 Lawrence A. Sanders Prize in Fiction Honored Judy Blume on Thursday, March 20, 2025. Florida International University (FIU) in Miami gives this award to honor a writer of fiction whose work embodies wide appeal & literary excellence. -
Velshi Banned Book Club: Featured Judy Blume and Jason Reynolds discussing the impact of banning books on October 19, 2024.
Oct 23, 2024Comments Off on Velshi Banned Book Club: Featured Judy Blume and Jason Reynolds discussing the impact of banning books on October 19, 2024. -
In New York on September 25, 2024, Judy Blume hosted Symphony Space’s “Selected Shorts.” The evening brought to life compelling & thought-provoking stories on frequently censored topics, & by authors whose books have been the target of bans.
Sep 19, 2024Comments Off on In New York on September 25, 2024, Judy Blume hosted Symphony Space’s “Selected Shorts.” The evening brought to life compelling & thought-provoking stories on frequently censored topics, & by authors whose books have been the target of bans. -
The National Book Critics Circle announce that Judy Blume is the recipient of its Ivan Sandrof Lifetime Achievement Award for exemplifying how literacy and literary access lead to liberation. March 21, 2024 was the awards ceremony.
Jan 31, 2024Comments Off on The National Book Critics Circle announce that Judy Blume is the recipient of its Ivan Sandrof Lifetime Achievement Award for exemplifying how literacy and literary access lead to liberation. March 21, 2024 was the awards ceremony. -
The Eleanor Roosevelt Center at Val-Kill & the Fisher Center at Bard College presented Judy Blume the first-ever Eleanor Roosevelt Lifetime Achievement Award for Bravery in Literature. The awards ceremony was Saturday, February 17, 2024.
Jan 16, 2024Comments Off on The Eleanor Roosevelt Center at Val-Kill & the Fisher Center at Bard College presented Judy Blume the first-ever Eleanor Roosevelt Lifetime Achievement Award for Bravery in Literature. The awards ceremony was Saturday, February 17, 2024. -
CARL HIAASEN in-conversation with Books & Books @ The Studios founder Judy Blume discussing his new middle grade novel WRECKER. This event was on Saturday, December 9, 2023.
Nov 13, 2023Comments Off on CARL HIAASEN in-conversation with Books & Books @ The Studios founder Judy Blume discussing his new middle grade novel WRECKER. This event was on Saturday, December 9, 2023. -
Judy was in Conversation with Dani Shapiro on Saturday, November 11, at Books & Books at The Studios of Key West.
Nov 2, 2023Comments Off on Judy was in Conversation with Dani Shapiro on Saturday, November 11, at Books & Books at The Studios of Key West. -
The New Yorker Festival: Judy Blume and Curtis Sittenfeld spoke with Naomi Fry on October 7 at SVA Theatre, NYC.
Sep 28, 2023Comments Off on The New Yorker Festival: Judy Blume and Curtis Sittenfeld spoke with Naomi Fry on October 7 at SVA Theatre, NYC. -
TODAY show host Jenna Bush Hager’s August 2023 book club pick is a timeless classic: Summer Sisters by Judy Blume
Aug 3, 2023Comments Off on TODAY show host Jenna Bush Hager’s August 2023 book club pick is a timeless classic: Summer Sisters by Judy Blume -
Jersey Girl Judy Blume honored by the Garden State Parkway with the Judy Blume Service Area.
Jul 16, 2023Comments Off on Jersey Girl Judy Blume honored by the Garden State Parkway with the Judy Blume Service Area. -
Thrilled to announce “JUDY BLUME FOREVER” has been nominated for an Emmy Award in the category of Outstanding Documentary Or Nonfiction Special.
Jul 13, 2023Comments Off on Thrilled to announce “JUDY BLUME FOREVER” has been nominated for an Emmy Award in the category of Outstanding Documentary Or Nonfiction Special. -
Judy helped launch Carolyn Mackler’s adult debut, The Wife App. Thursday, June 29, 2023 – via Zoom.
Jun 8, 2023Comments Off on Judy helped launch Carolyn Mackler’s adult debut, The Wife App. Thursday, June 29, 2023 – via Zoom. -
Judy urges everyone to stand with librarians against censorship and book banning.
May 9, 2023Comments Off on Judy urges everyone to stand with librarians against censorship and book banning. -
Judy’s Acceptance Speech at Variety’s “Power of Women” Supporting National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC), April 4, 2023
Apr 17, 2023Comments Off on Judy’s Acceptance Speech at Variety’s “Power of Women” Supporting National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC), April 4, 2023 -
January 12, Judy was live on NBC’s TODAY show talking about Are You there God? It’s Me, Margaret. Watch Judy’s segments with Jenna Bush Hager, Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie.
Jan 23, 2023Comments Off on January 12, Judy was live on NBC’s TODAY show talking about Are You there God? It’s Me, Margaret. Watch Judy’s segments with Jenna Bush Hager, Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie. -
Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. Opened in Theaters – April, 2023. Click through to view trailer and find where to stream it.
Jan 11, 2023Comments Off on Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. Opened in Theaters – April, 2023. Click through to view trailer and find where to stream it. -
Judy Blume Forever, a documentary of Judy’s life and work, premiered April 21, 2023 on Amazon Prime Video.
Dec 10, 2022Comments Off on Judy Blume Forever, a documentary of Judy’s life and work, premiered April 21, 2023 on Amazon Prime Video. -
LILY BROOKS-DALTON was in Key West discussing her new novel THE LIGHT PIRATE with Books & Books store founder Judy Blume. December 8, 2022
Nov 28, 2022Comments Off on LILY BROOKS-DALTON was in Key West discussing her new novel THE LIGHT PIRATE with Books & Books store founder Judy Blume. December 8, 2022 -
BANNED BOOKS WEEK celebrating the freedom to read: September 18 – 24, 2022.
Sep 22, 2022Comments Off on BANNED BOOKS WEEK celebrating the freedom to read: September 18 – 24, 2022. -
Emmy Award-winning writer Seth Meyers shared his debut picture book at this special virtual event with Judy! March 15, 2022.
Feb 16, 2022Comments Off on Emmy Award-winning writer Seth Meyers shared his debut picture book at this special virtual event with Judy! March 15, 2022. -
Margaret Atwood discussed her new collection, Burning Questions: Essays and Occasional Pieces with Judy Blume, via Zoom. March 1, 2022.
Feb 14, 2022Comments Off on Margaret Atwood discussed her new collection, Burning Questions: Essays and Occasional Pieces with Judy Blume, via Zoom. March 1, 2022. -
“Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret” movie adaption being released April 28, 2023 by Lionsgate.
Feb 2, 2022Comments Off on “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret” movie adaption being released April 28, 2023 by Lionsgate. -
Shtupping: A Conversation between Judy and Jami Attenberg, January 2022.
Feb 1, 2022Comments Off on Shtupping: A Conversation between Judy and Jami Attenberg, January 2022. -
Yallfest, November 12, 2021: First Loves, First Times, First YA Book Obsessions: a convo with Judy Blume.
Nov 9, 2021Comments Off on Yallfest, November 12, 2021: First Loves, First Times, First YA Book Obsessions: a convo with Judy Blume. -
NCAC honored Judy with its Free Speech Defender Lifetime Achievement Award at their 2021 benefit, Let Me Speak! November 10, 2021.
Oct 26, 2021Comments Off on NCAC honored Judy with its Free Speech Defender Lifetime Achievement Award at their 2021 benefit, Let Me Speak! November 10, 2021. -
LISTEN to a new message from Judy Blume on the freedom to read and FOREVER…
Sep 23, 2021Comments Off on LISTEN to a new message from Judy Blume on the freedom to read and FOREVER… -
Books & Books invite you to enjoy Judy and Hilma Wolitzer’s ZOOM conversation from Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Sep 7, 2021Comments Off on Books & Books invite you to enjoy Judy and Hilma Wolitzer’s ZOOM conversation from Tuesday, September 14, 2021 -
FOREVER was (FINALLY!) released as an Audiobook on September 14, 2021
Sep 5, 2021Comments Off on FOREVER was (FINALLY!) released as an Audiobook on September 14, 2021 -
N J Governor Murphy Announces New Jersey Turnpike Authority to Rename Nine Garden State Parkway Service Areas after New Jersey Icons and Hall of Fame Inductees
Aug 4, 2021Comments Off on N J Governor Murphy Announces New Jersey Turnpike Authority to Rename Nine Garden State Parkway Service Areas after New Jersey Icons and Hall of Fame Inductees -
Yale University conferred a Doctor of Letters honorary degree to Judy on May 23, 2021.
May 24, 2021Comments Off on Yale University conferred a Doctor of Letters honorary degree to Judy on May 23, 2021. -
Judy (virtually) joined Sydney Writers’ Festival, April 29 – US date (April 30 – Australia date), 2021
Mar 30, 2021Comments Off on Judy (virtually) joined Sydney Writers’ Festival, April 29 – US date (April 30 – Australia date), 2021 -
Jenny Lawson was in conversation with Judy talking about Broken (In The Best Possible Way), April 13, 2021
Mar 10, 2021Comments Off on Jenny Lawson was in conversation with Judy talking about Broken (In The Best Possible Way), April 13, 2021 -
Landslide: Replay Judy’s Virtual Conversation with Susan Conley from March 2, 2021. Brought to you by Books & Books.
Feb 25, 2021Comments Off on Landslide: Replay Judy’s Virtual Conversation with Susan Conley from March 2, 2021. Brought to you by Books & Books. -
Watch Judy in (Virtual) Conversation with Lily King; February 15, 2021
Feb 3, 2021Comments Off on Watch Judy in (Virtual) Conversation with Lily King; February 15, 2021 -
Margaret Turns 50!
Jan 13, 2021Comments Off on Margaret Turns 50! -
COVID-19 Permission Guidelines for Educators
Sep 14, 2020Comments Off on COVID-19 Permission Guidelines for Educators -
Judy’s Recent Appearances
Sep 13, 2020Comments Off on Judy’s Recent Appearances -
In The Unlikely Event: Now In Paperback
Sep 12, 2020Comments Off on In The Unlikely Event: Now In Paperback -
Judy’s New Undertaking: Co-Founder of Books & Books @The Studios of Key West
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Judy’s Masterclass: Register Now
Sep 10, 2020Comments Off on Judy’s Masterclass: Register Now