Judy Blume

Writer

     Judy Blume was born on February 12, 1938.  She is an American writer of children's, young adult and adult fiction.  Blume began writing in 1959 and has published more than 25 novels since then.  Blume's books have significantly contributed to children;s and young adult literature.  Blume was born and raised in Elizabeth, New Jersey, and graduated from New York University in 1961.  Judy Blume is currently living in Key West, Florida operature a book store with her husband.

     As one of the first authors to write young adult novels about controversial topics, Blume was a catalyst for the movement of controversial topics being expressed in Children's and young adult literature.  Her novels have sold over 82 million copies and have been translated into 12 languages.

     Blume's novels are vcery popular and widely loved.  Many praise Blume's novels for teaching children and young adults about their bodies.  However, the mature topics in Blume's book have also caused criticism and controversy.

A documentary about Judy Blume was being filmed on July 16, 2021

Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park

Key West, Florida