Judy Blume on Inspiring Generations of Readers and Building Her Legacy (May 2025)

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Judy Blume is one of the most beloved and influential authors of the last century, whose books, including "Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.," "Forever," "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing" and "Summer Sisters," have helped generations of readers navigate growing up. In this conversation from May 2025, Blume sits down with Jenna at Books & Books in Key West, the nonprofit independent bookstore she co-founded, to reflect on a career that spans 29 books, more than 92 million copies sold and translations in 40 languages. Plus, she opens up about her creative process, her connection to readers and the legacy she continues to build.