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Judy Blume

American children's writer · United States · On the map · Writers · Born 1938 · age 88

Judith Marcia Blume is an American writer of children's, young adult, and adult fiction. She began writing in 1959 and has published more than 26 novels. Among her best-known works are Superfudge (1980), Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.

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2023Ivan Sandrof Lifetime Achievement AwardAward2019Carl Sandburg Literary AwardAward2015Regina MedalAward2010New Jersey Hall of FameAward2004Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American LettersAward1996Margaret Edwards AwardAward1983Vermont Golden Dome Book AwardAward1938Born12 February 1938

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Ivan Sandrof Lifetime Achievement Award2023
Carl Sandburg Literary Award2019
Regina Medal2015
New Jersey Hall of Fame2010
Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters2004
Margaret Edwards Award1996
Vermont Golden Dome Book Award1983
Library of Congress Living Legend
Young Reader's Choice Award

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(1970), Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing (1972), Deenie (1973), Blubber (1974) and Double Fudge (2002). Blume's books have significantly contributed to children's and young adult literature. She was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine in 2023.

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Born 1938 · age 88

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