Judy Blume

b. 1938

1 standalone book

Judy Blume, born Judith Sussman, is an American author known for her novels for children and young adults. Her works have sold more than 80 million copies and have been translated into 31 languages. Blume was among the first to address controversial topics in literature for middle school readers, including racism, menstruation, divorce, bullying, masturbation, and teen sex. Her books have sparked debate over the appropriateness of such themes for younger audiences. Blume is married and has two children as well as a stepchild.

Born

1938