“Censors don’t want children exposed to ideas different from their own. If every individual with an agenda had his/her way, the shelves… — Judy Blume Copy Share Image
If no one speaks out for [young readers], if they don’t speak out for themselves, all they’ll get for required reading will… — Judy Blume Copy Share Image
“So many adults are exhausting themselves worrying about other people corrupting their children with books, they're turning kids off to reading instead… — Judy Blume Copy Share Image
Let children read whatever they want and then talk about it with them. If parents and kids can talk together, we won't… — Judy Blume Copy Share Image
When I started to write, it was the '70s, and throughout that decade, we didn't have any problems with book challenges or… — Judy Blume Copy Share Image
The books that will never be read. And all due to the fear of censorship. As always, young readers will be the… — Judy Blume Copy Share Image
“In this age of censorship I mourn the loss of books that will never be written, I mourn the voices that will… — Judy Blume Copy Share Image
“Book banning satisfied their need to feel in control of their children's lives. Those who censored were easily frightened. They were afraid… — Judy Blume Copy Share Image
“What I worry about most is the loss to young people. If no one speaks out for them, if they don't speak… — Judy Blume Copy Share Image
In this age of censorship, I mourn the loss of books that will never be written, I mourn the voices that will… — Judy Blume Copy Share Image
[I]t's not just the books under fire now that worry me. It is the books that will never be written. The books… — 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 Image
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 Image
“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 Image
My husband says I have too much imagination, but I don't think a writer can have too much imagination! — Judy Blume Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
“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 Image
I wanted to write honest books for kids because I didn't have those when I was a kid. — Judy Blume Copy Share Image
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 Image
“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 Image
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