Judy Blume

By: Mackenzie Rogers The best books come from some place inside you. You dont write because you want to, but because you have to, Judy said. Judy Blume is a famous childrens author. Judy was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey on February 12, 1938. Judy and her husband George Cooper live on islands up and down the east coast. They have three grown children and one grandchild. She was almost always making up stories in her head, now she is doing the same thing just on a piece of paper. She has made many books such as: Are You There God? Its me Margret, The Fudge books, and Freckle Juice. Her books have won many awards! She is one of New York Times best selling authors. Her books have been translated into thirty-two languages and more than 82 million copies of her books have been sold! Judy has also won many awards such as: The Margret A. Edwards, The Library of Congress, and The Living

Legends award. Judy has co-written a film of her book Tiger Eyes. Judy Blume is now 75 years old and she is still writing wonderful books from her imagination!