It didn't happen in the 70s. So I had a whole decade when I was writing these books and maybe there was… — Judy Blume Copy Share Image
I thought [books ban] was crazy. Really my thoughts were "This is America, we don't do this here" but of course I… — Judy Blume Copy Share Image
When [books ban] happened, I felt completely alone and that was scary and sad. — Judy Blume Copy Share Image
"Summer Sisters" is probably my least autobiographical book. The whole idea started with rowing down the pond. And I heard an explosion. I don't… — Judy Blume Copy Share
I have to go with what comes naturally to me. Fantasy isn't my thing. I did enjoy the Oz books when I was growing… — Judy Blume Copy Share
“Censors don’t want children exposed to ideas different from their own. If every individual with an agenda had his/her way, the shelves in the… — Judy Blume Copy Share
My husband says I have too much imagination, but I don't think a writer can have too much imagination! — Judy Blume Copy Share
If no one speaks out for [young readers], if they don’t speak out for themselves, all they’ll get for required reading will be the… — Judy Blume Copy Share
Having the freedom to read and the freedom to choose is one of the best gifts my parents ever gave me. — Judy Blume Copy Share
“Precious Child... nothing matters but the moment. There might be no tomorrow and even if there is, nobody gives a damn.” — Judy Blume Copy Share
I wanted to write honest books for kids because I didn't have those when I was a kid. — Judy Blume Copy Share
Heavy petting, that was fun! That was good. And frankly, you know I wish kids would go back to it. It's very satisfying. And… — Judy Blume Copy Share
“So many adults are exhausting themselves worrying about other people corrupting their children with books, they're turning kids off to reading instead of turning… — Judy Blume Copy Share
It's not just the books under fire now that worry me. It is the books that will never be written. — Judy Blume Copy Share
I'm really quite bad at coming up with plot ideas. I like to create characters and just see what will happen to them when… — Judy Blume Copy Share
I kept a diary as a teenager but I never would have shared it with anyone. Still, I think it's very good practice to… — Judy Blume Copy Share
![“I thought [books ban] was crazy. Really my thoughts were "This is America, we don't do this here" but of course I know a lot better now. And I wasn't the only one. Norma Klein was writing at the same time. Her books were going. So many of us. When you say to me, no you can't do this I say, oh yes…” quote by Judy Blume](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e83/judy-blume-2002_america_i-thought-books-ban-was-crazy-really-my_2458765.png)
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