Introduction

Get to know Judy Blume and her books by checking out the web sites below-from student book critiques to her own personal web site designed by her husband. You will get to know the real author behind such favorites as, 'Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing' and 'Freckle Juice.'

The Internet Resources

• Judy Blume's Home Base - This web site includes tips on writing, from the author, and a brief biography-with photos-plus a kid's page of interesting facts kids will love about their favorite author.

   

• Judy Blume - A biography on Judy Blume that includes a list of her work. This site also provides criticism of her work-including a work's cited list.

   

• The Reading Room Kid View - This web site is a review page on Judy Blume's book, 'Fudge-a-Mania.' What makes it interesting is fourth graders have done the reviews.

   

• Freckle Juice - This book review web site on Judy Blume's, 'Freckle Juice,' is done by first graders.

   

• Young Adult Literature Library - A book review for the young adult on Judy Blume's 'Forever.'

   

• Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret - The author of this web site looks at Judy Blume's, 'Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.' The author uses her past experiences throughout her review-the review includes quotes from the book.

   

• Educational Paperback Association - An in depth look at the author of 'Are You There God? It's me Margaret,' 'Deenie,' 'Fudge-a-Mania' and many more-Judy Blume.

   

• Raving Reviews - A review by Kayla, age 9, on Judy Blume's book 'Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing.' This web site also leads to many other student reviews done on some of their most beloved authors.