The creative process; I enjoy thinking up the stories and situations for my books. Judy Blume More Quotes by Judy Blume More Quotes From Judy Blume The protests against Harry Potter follow a tradition that has been growing since the early 1980s and often leaves school principals trembling with fear that is then passed down to teachers and librarians. Judy Blume teacherstraditionfearschool Many of my books are set in New Jersey because that's where I was born and raised. I lived there until my kids finished elementary school. Then we moved to New Mexico, the setting for 'Tiger Eyes.' Judy Blume tigereyesnewschool When I was growing up in the 1950s, sweaters were a huge thing. Judy Blume 1950supgrowinggrowing-up My husband and I like to reminisce about how, when we were 9, we read straight through L. Frank Baum's 'Oz' series, books filled with wizards and witches. And you know what those subversive tales taught us? That we loved to read! Judy Blume lovedknowyouhusband Life goes on if you're one of the lucky ones. Judy Blume youlife-goes-onluckylife I think divorce is a tragedy, traumatic and horribly painful for everybody. That's why I wrote 'Smart Women.' I want kids to read that and to think what life might be like for their parents. And I want parents to think about what life is like for their kids. Judy Blume parentswomensmartlife You know what I worry about? I worry that kids today don't have enough time to just sit and daydream. Judy Blume knowyoutimetoday Parents still have a big influence on their kids - just ask any therapist. No, really, I think the parent is the most important influence on children: It's how they learn to love and treat other people. Judy Blume parentslovechildrenpeople Anyone who thinks my life is cupcakes is all wrong. Judy Blume wrongmy-lifewholife I was so inspired by Beverly Cleary's funny and wonderful books. Judy Blume booksinspiredwonderfulfunny I don't have anything new to say about teenagers. Judy Blume sayaboutanythingnew When I was young, I loved a series of books by an author called Maud Hart Lovelace and the series, which is still around, I'm happy to say, is - they're the 'Betsy-Tacy' books. Judy Blume lovedsayyounghappy
