Meet Judy Blume, a contemporary American writer of many books for children. View the awards she has won, which are listed on her Web site. (See judyblume.com.)
Know that a few of Judy Blume's books have caused controversy. Some for middle-school and young adult readers deal with sensitive subjects such as puberty, teen sex, divorce, obesity and handicaps.
Judge for yourself. Some say the author is too explicit; others say she deals with subjects in a relaxed, open and mature way that encourages children to be honest about their feelings.
Realize that Judy Blume has written three picture books, "Freckle Juice," "The One in the Middle is the Green Kangaroo," and "Pain and the Great One."
See that the author has written several popular books for young readers including "Superfudge" and "Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great."
Notice that Judy Blume has a large selection of middle-school reader books including "Deenie," "Are You There God? It's Me Margaret," "Blubber," "It's Not the End of the World," "Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself" and "Then Again, Maybe I Won't."
Consider "Forever" and "Tiger Eyes" for young adult readers.
Look at Judy Blume's three novels for adult readers: "Summer Sisters," "Wifey" and "Smart Women."
Buy Judy Blume books from your favorite online or local bookseller. All of her books are now available in paperback.