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Judy Blume
Judy Blume Award-winning author Judy Blume, 2009. The author's work is often the target of book bans.

Judy Blume

American author
Also known as: Judy Sussman
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Judy Blume (born February 12, 1938, Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.) is an American author known for creating juvenile fiction that features people and situations identifiable to young readers. A literary giant in the genres of young adult (YA) and childrenā€™s literature, Blume attracted a devoted readership with such novels as Are You There God? Itā€™s Me, Margaret, Deenie, Forever, and Superfudge. She has also published books for the adult fiction market. While her frankness, first-person...

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