Otherwise Known as Judy the Great

Written by Selina Alko

A young girl turns fear into stories, shaping her future as a fearless writer.

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48 pages· 1,599 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud· ~620L

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Bookroo's summary

Discover the childhood of a girl who transformed fear into storytelling. Growing up during WWII, Judy Blume wasn't encouraged to express her feelings. Instead, she crafted tales to navigate her emotions, laying the foundation for her future as a groundbreaking author. This poetic collection reveals how her early life experiences inspired beloved books like 'Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.' Dive into the formative years of a writer who dared to tackle the untold stories of youth.

From the publisher

Beloved and trailblazing author Judy Blume comes to life in this poetic picture book about her childhood. Judy Blume is known for fearlessly discussing topics that were once considered taboo. As a young girl, Judy was not encouraged to share her feelings, so instead she invented stories as a way to understand the world around her. Growing up Jewish, during and in the aftermath of WWII, dramatically shaped Judy’s childhood. Her younger years were full of fear. Judy processed her conflicted emotions by making up stories where she could control the conflict as she worked through challenging life scenarios. These stories became the subjects of the books she later published for children, tweens, teens, and adults including Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret, Freckle Juice, and the Fudge series. This inspiring collection of poems celebrates the childhood years of Judy Blume, one of the most beloved American writers of all time.

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