Judy Blume has been there with so many of us through the angst of adolescence and the complexities of life thereafter. Her words and characters have brought us comfort and recognition that we’re not alone as we navigate the beautifully messy business of life. Here are 20 of our favorite quotes from one of our all-time favorite authors.
Let the children read
We can’t censor their worlds forever.
Determination
All the talent in the world won’t help if you don’t get things done.
Creating
A little insight into how she works.
Find your passion
Finding a way to do what we love to do in life is so valuable.
Advice
We all need help sometimes and shouldn’t be afraid to yell for it.
Love of reading
Reading changes your world.
Dreamy
Dream big!
Be odd
Odd is OK.
The point?
Always searching for a point is exhausting.
The best books
We’re so glad she has to write.
Fear
How do you handle your fears?
Moral outrage
We fear what we can’t understand.
The beginning and end
Live in the present.
Friends
Few things matter more than friends.
Change
The future is always full of unknowns.
Safety and security
Sometimes we just have to act freely, without fear.
Fingerprints
Who has touched your life, and whose life are you touching?
Falling apart
We’re all capable of more than we think.
Curiosity
Be curious!
Books save lives
If only all children found the right books.
20 quotes from the wise Judy Blume
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