Judy Blume

Biography

Judith Marcia Blume was born on February 12, 1938, in Elizabeth, New Jersey. She began writing stories to complement her role as a homemaker and went on to publish over 26 novels, including the iconic works "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret" and "Blubber." Her books have sold over 82 million copies worldwide, tackling topics like puberty and body changes with sensitivity and candor.