Children's author Judith "Judy" Blume (née Sussman) didn't always intend to become an author. Now a beloved young adult and children's book author, Judy began her career as a homemaker with a Bachelor's degree in education before writing her first book while her children were in preschool.
The author of over 25 books, including Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret and Tales of A Fourth Grade Nothing, Judy is an advocate against book banning and resides in Key West, Fla., with her husband George Cooper.
Birth date: Feb. 12, 1938
Birth place: Elizabeth, N.J.
Birth name: Judith Sussman
Father: Rudolph Sussman
Mother: Esther Sussman (née Rosenfeld)
Marriages: John M. Blume (m. 1959–1975), Thomas A. Kitchens (m. 1975–1978), George Cooper (m. 1987–)
Children: Lawrence Blume, Randy Lee Blume
Education: Boston University, New York University
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