How to Choose Judy Blume Books

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How to Choose Judy Blume Books

Introduction

Judy Blume is a well-known and respected author of books for young readers and adults.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Steps

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Step One

Meet Judy Blume, a contemporary American writer of many books for children. View the awards she has won, which are listed on her Web site. (See judyblume.com.)
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Step Two

Know that a few of Judy Blume's books have caused controversy. Some for middle-school and young adult readers deal with sensitive subjects such as puberty, teen sex, divorce, obesity and handicaps.
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Step Three

Judge for yourself. Some say the author is too explicit; others say she deals with subjects in a relaxed, open and mature way that encourages children to be honest about their feelings.
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Step Four

Realize that Judy Blume has written three picture books, "Freckle Juice," "The One in the Middle is the Green Kangaroo," and "Pain and the Great One."
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Step Five

See that the author has written several popular books for young readers including "Superfudge" and "Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great."
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Step Six

Notice that Judy Blume has a large selection of middle-school reader books including "Deenie," "Are You There God? It's Me Margaret," "Blubber," "It's Not the End of the World," "Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself" and "Then Again, Maybe I Won't."
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Step Seven

Consider "Forever" and "Tiger Eyes" for young adult readers.
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Step Eight

Look at Judy Blume's three novels for adult readers: "Summer Sisters," "Wifey" and "Smart Women."
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Step Nine

Buy Judy Blume books from your favorite online or local bookseller. All of her books are now available in paperback.

Tips & Warnings

  • Go to your local bookstore or library and read through some of Judy Blume's books before purchasing them. You may not feel the content is appropriate for the child you are buying for.
  • Check one or two of Judy Blume's books out of the library and see if the child you are shopping for enjoys them before purchasing other titles.

Overall Things You'll Need

  • Copies Of Forever By Judy Blume
  • Copies Of Freckle Juice By Judy Blume
  • Copies Of Superfudge By Judy Blume
  • Copies Of Iggie's House By Judy Blume
  • Copies Of Pain And The Great One By Judy Blume
  • Copies Of Summer Sisters By Judy Blume
  • Copies Of Deenie By Judy Blume
  • Copies Of Blubber By Judy Blume
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