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    Celebrating Judy Blumesday

    A star-studded 80th birthday celebration for the beloved Jewish children’s book author highlights some of her most memorable work—but overlooks what makes her truly important

    byMarjorie Ingall
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    (Shutterstock)
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    Judy Blume’s Sally J. Freedman Miami Tour

    Author takes fans behind the scenes of her 1977 book with a virtual tour

    byStephanie Butnick
  • Judy Blume at the 15th Annual Glamour 'Women of the Year' Awards on November 8, 2004 in New York City. (Evan Agostini/Getty Images)
    Judy Blume at the 15th Annual Glamour 'Women of the Year' Awards on November 8, 2004 in New York City. (Evan Agostini/Getty Images)
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    The Best Writing Advice Judy Blume Ever Got

    It was from her daughter, and it’s delightfully simple

    byStephanie Butnick
  • Judy Blume with Sofia Coppola and Sarah Flack on November 13, 2003 in New York City. (Scott Gries/Getty Images)
    Judy Blume with Sofia Coppola and Sarah Flack on November 13, 2003 in New York City. (Scott Gries/Getty Images)
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    Judy Blume is Publishing a Novel for Adults

    Beloved young adult writer’s new book is described as ‘quintessential Judy’

    bySara Ivry
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    (Jewish Women's Archive)
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    Herself Included

    Judy Blume’s 35-year-old classic Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself avoids the main problem of Holocaust fiction: sanctification

    bySara Ivry
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    (Len Small)
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    Taste Test

    We all love personality-based quizzes. Here’s a perfect one for the people of the book: What does your favorite Jewish children’s book say about you?

    byMarjorie Ingall
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    My First Holocaust

    The children’s books that traumatized a generation

    byMarjorie Ingall
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