I meet people on the street or at book signings and they tend to treat me as if they know me, as… — Judy Blume Copy Share Image
I'm a people person. I never get tired of watching people, especially young people. — Judy Blume Copy Share Image
I do believe that people who write for children are deeply connected to their own childhood. — Judy Blume Copy Share Image
It's all about your determination, I think, as much as anything. There are a lot of people with talent, but it's that… — Judy Blume Copy Share Image
My characters live inside my head for a long time before I actually start a book. They become so real to me,… — Judy Blume Copy Share Image
It was a such a surprise, such an absolute shocking surprise to me to not know what you're doing and to find… — Judy Blume Copy Share Image
I still get angry when older people assume that everyone in my generation, screws around. They're probably the same ones who think… — Judy Blume Copy Share Image
I love picture books. I think some of the best people in children's books are the ones who create their own picture… — 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.… — Judy Blume Copy Share Image
A lot of people worry much too much about what their children are reading... If a child picks up a book and… — Judy Blume Copy Share Image
I think people who write for kids, we have that ability to go back into our own lives. — Judy Blume Copy Share Image
Its all about your determination, I think, as much as anything. There are a lot of people with talent, but its that… — Judy Blume Copy Share Image
Books opened up a whole new world to me. Through them I discovered new ideas, traveled to new places, and met new… — Judy Blume Copy Share Image
I hate first drafts, and it never gets easier. People always wonder what kind of superhero power they'd like to have. I… — Judy Blume Copy Share Image
I didn't know anything about writers. It never occurred to me they were regular people and that I could grow up to… — 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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