Otherwise Known as Judy the Great: A Poetic Ode to Judy Blume

Otherwise Known as Judy the Great: A Poetic Ode to Judy Blume - Hardcover

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Otherwise Known as Judy the Great: A Poetic Ode to Judy Blume - Hardcover

Otherwise Known as Judy the Great: A Poetic Ode to Judy Blume - Hardcover

by Selina Alko
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Book Overview

by Selina Alko (Author)

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.

Author Biography

Selina Alko is an award-winning author-illustrator of many books for young readers, including I Is for Immigrants, B Is for Brooklyn, Daddy Christmas & Hanukkah Mama, and The Case for Loving: The Fight for Interracial Marriage -- illustrated by Sean Qualls. She lives in Brooklyn with her family and invites you to visit her online at selinaalko.com.

Number of Pages: 48
Dimensions: 0.45 x 11.12 x 9.32 IN
Publication Date: February 17, 2026
ISBN9780316570633
Author Selina Alko
PublisherChristy Ottaviano Books-Little Brown and Hach
GenreChildren
FormatHardcover
PublishedFebruary 2026
LanguageENG- English
Pages48
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceKids
Print SizeStandard Print

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