Renee Cury

Hi Judy Blume,

We are in third grade, almost in fourth grade, at George P. Phenix Pre K-8 School in Hampton,Virginia. We have a couple questions: What would life be like if you were not a writer? Who did you base Peter on? Were you a big fan of sports growing up? We really enjoyed reading your Fudge books. Fudge is funny and embarrassing. You are a great writer! Thank you for sharing your writing with us.

Mrs. Cury's Third Grade Class

Carla Gerard

Hi, Judy! I am just embarking on my career as a writer of picture books for children. I was an avid reader as a youngster and you were one of my very favorite authors. Thank you for inspiring me! When I grew up, I didn't know any writers. We were expected to grow up and get a 9-5, which I did. Fast forward 50+ years and now that I've raised my family, all I want to do is write. I'm trying to restructure my life to make that happen. I have already written several children's books and am working on 3 more while those are out for illustration. Wish me luck!

Ian

Please write another Fudge book

Kevin Swick

Just finished reading Fudge-a-Mania to my 5 year old grandson. We loved it - especially the end. I was laughing so hard I could barely read. Of course, he wants to get all the Fudge books now. Thanks for writing.

Liivi Alexander

My daughter, one of you original great advocates, has been s reader and fab of yours for a long time. If I remember correctly, I took her to a book signing of yours.

I have written in sequence 3 stories and don't have any idea of how to find a publisher. There seems to be a brick wall.

Is there any way to break through? Thank you kindly, Liivi Alexander

Ella

Carolina m

Maybe you can write a fudge book, but you can make him a superhero!😊

Jennifer

I vaguely remember reading Forever... as a teenager; I am embarrassed to admit that this book (and a few similarly written ones, published years later) gave me a better sex talk than my parents did, even if I did not begin dating for several years after reading the book (I even got better sex talks from my exes and their parents).

The character of Artie is always interesting to decipher; is there any possibility that he could have been written as having some form of autism, which was not officially recognized as a learning disability until the 1990s?

Megan

Hi
Have you ever thought about making a film out of your book forever?

I think it would be a great idea

Thanks

Lindsay Brown

I use this as a novel study in my grade three class. I would love to surprise the students at the end of the story with you reading the book to them to wrap it up. Do you have a site where we can go so they can hear you read it?
Thanks!

Brenda Stryjewski

Ally

Natalia

>Dear Judy Blume:

My name is Natalia and I am 11 years old. I am writing to you to tell you how much I enjoy reading your books.

Your books are nice to read, because they are written in a way that is easy to understand. I also think your books are funny, and I like the books that are in the perspective of the kid that is in the book. I think that most of your books have an important life lesson in them. These are some reasons why I think that your books are really good. I would definitely recommend your books.

You are one of my favorite authors, and I will keep reading your books. If you could please send me a letter back I would appreciate it.

Yours Truly,



Natalia

R.A.

Kathreyn

Dear Judy Blume,
I'm Kathreyn and I am in grade 3. My class and I just recently read one of your books called "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing". I like your fabulous books. I've read a lot. I like all the books you made. Your books are so awesome and the characters are so creative. Do you have older or younger siblings?

Yours Truly, Kathreyn

Nidhan

Dear Judy Blume,
My name is Nidhan. I am in grade 3. I like your stories. They are very funny. How many books have you written?
Sincerely,
Nidhan

Tyson

Dear Judy Blume,
I like to read your books. My name is Tyson. I live in Richmond, B.C. Your book is great. What books will you write next?
Sincerely, Tyson

Aiden

Dear Judy Blume,
My class and I were reading your books. My name is Aiden and your books are superb. I want to read more books that you have created. I want to be an author now. Can you teach me how to write a book?
Sincerely, Aiden

Ishar

Dear Judy Blume,
My name is Ishar. I am 9 years old and I am in grade 4. I live in Richmond, Canada. I read the Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing and I was shocked when Fudge ate Dribble. I am reading SuperFudge and I was shocked when they had a new baby. What is your next book?
Sincerely, Ishar

Peter

Fiona

Dear Judy Blume,
I'm Fiona. My class and I read one of your books called "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing". It was a great book. My favourite part is when Peter got a new pet dog 🐶 named Turtle 🐢. I like your books 📚 because your books are funny 😂 and sad 😭 at the same time. How many books 📚 did you make in your life time? What is your favourite book 📚 that you made?

Yours Truly, Fiona

Charlize

Dear Judy Blume,

I'm a grade 4 student in Canada and my name is Charlize. I enjoyed your book Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing. How old were you when you started to write books? I thought that the book was funny and sad because Fudge did a lot of funny things. But it was sad because Fudge ate Dribble.
Sincerely, Charlize

Stephanie

Dear Judy Blume,
My name is Stephanie and I love unicorns so much! I love your funny and inspiring books! Next time I want to read Sheila the Great! How old were you when you started writing? How many books did you write?
Sincerely, Stephanie

Kheliah

Raya

Dear Judy Blume,

My name is Raya and I am in grade 3. I am from B.C, Canada.I really love your books. I liked your book called "Tales Of A Fourth Grade Nothing". I loved the characters Peter and Fudge. What kind of book are you going to write next?
Yours Truly, Raya

Terence

Dear Judy Blume,

My name is Terence. I live in Richmond B.C., Canada. I think your books are funny and your character are crazy. Your books are great and I have one question for you: when are you going to write your next book?

Your friend,

Terence.

Doan

Dear Judy Blume,
I am Doan and I live in Richmond, BC, Canada. I really love animals and I love to sing. My class and I just read "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing." It was sad and funny. I really like Peter because he is not immature. Who is your favourite character in "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing?"
Yours Truly, Doan.

Jayrom

Rachel

Dear, Judy Blume

I enjoy your books! I mostly enjoy "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing". My class just finished reading the book. I am excited to read your next book. How old were you when you first enjoyed writing?

Yours truly,

Rachel

Tyson

Dear Judy Blume,
My name is Tyson and I'm a fan of your books. When my class and I read "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing", we all laughed! I like your books because they're funny, sad, happy and larger than life. Your ideas are awesome and I hope you write more funny books. When is the next book coming? Keep it up!
Love, Tyson

Tyson

Dear Judy Blume,
My name is Tyson and I'm a fan of your books. When my class and I read "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing", we all laughed! I like your books because they're funny, sad, happy and larger than life. Your ideas are awesome and I hope you write more funny books. When is the next book coming? Keep it up!
Love, Tyson

Ken

Dear Judy Blume,

My name is Ken. Your books are amazing! I love your books!
What was the first book you ever created? You're my 3rd favourite author!

Sincerely,
Ken

Ken

Dear Judy Blume,
My name is Ken.

mathez

is almost all of your books in 32 diffrent languages.and how old were you when you wrote your first book?

Tyson

I like your books

Aspriring writer

Hey Judy! I am a 6th grader at Horace Mann Middle School in Neenah, WI. I read some of your books and let me say that they were all so comical and amazing! Your books tell such fascinating tales! Since you are such a great writer, I was wondering if you had any tips for this aspiring writer. I like writing realistic fiction type books (if that helps), and any little tips for me would be phenomenal! If responding to this message doesn't fit into your time schedule at all, I completely understand. Hope to hear back from you soon!
-Aspiring writer (And a big fan! )

Ana

Raina

I love your books + " freckle juice.

ella

Thank you for the books. my class is loves fuge a mainea . How many years duse it tack to wite a book.and how do you get inspierd. ok by by.

Macy

what is your faverite book you wrote? what is your faverite food?

Ryla

what is your favorite book?

Leslie

Judy!

I have been reading you for over 20 years. My first book was Margaret that my mother gave to me. I have read them all and my favorite is Summer Sisters. Actually, that is my favorite book of all books i have ever read, period. You have such a way of being able to take exactly the things I think about and write about them. I love how raw and honest your writing is. You put into words things I could never say out loud. I just wanted to tell you how much influence and awesome it has on my life. I wish there were a thousand more adult novels for me to read from you. Thank you for all the wonderful books I grew up with. Thank you for writing books that actually make me feel.

Linda

Loved reading Summer Sisters. I fondly remember my daughter loving Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing even though she was not an avid reader. Thankfully she now loves to read.

Terriana

Can you send me one of your books please thank you very much you are so sweet and nice.

Maeve

I love you Judy!!!!!!!!!

Jane

Hi Mrs. Blume. I work in Literacy at an inner city school. My small group and I are reading Blubber. I actually just finished the book and am really disappointed that there wasn't an justice for Linda after all the humiliating things she had to endure. I can't bear the moment that the kids finish this story and there isn't any real justice or punishment for Wendy, Caroline and especially Jill. We were all so upset that Jill started in with the bullying. We didn't expect that from her character. We were able to talk about bullying and how the kids are dealing with it but I really wished that in your story a character chose to not keep the bullying a secret or got caught. The silence is the message that i don't want the girls to get. As I just finished reading your book, which I could not put down, I felt incomplete. I felt wanting. I know that life can be similar but I also know that if we teach the kids to stand up for themselves maybe they will. Yes, I know that this task is for me to implement. So with all that in mind; did you purposefully deny real justice from coming to Linda who did not really evolve. Jill evolved but it wasn't enough for me. He consequence wasn't heavy enough. Her parents never knew the monster their daughter was in those moments. Alas, good writing. The emotions have been stirred. Did you intend to leave the story incomplete?

Macy

Hi! I discovered your books last year. "Forever" and "Tiger Eyes" are my favorites so far. Your son did a good job on the movie btw. "Wifey" kind of traumatized me tbh, but I still enjoyed it.

Hope

How did you get your ideas to start writing books!? Also where do you get your ideas to write your books?

Esme

Dear Mrs. Blume -

I am doing a project on you at school. I've had a lot of fun learning about you, and I made a diorama of what your office might look like. My grandmother lives in Florida, and my mom said that maybe we could visit your bookstore next time we visit her. I am emailing you separately with picture of the diorama.

Thank you!

Sincerely,
Esme

Jeordan