Judy Blume, iconic writer/patron saint to confused tweens that she is, needs no introduction. There's a pretty solid chance that you, dear reader, felt less alone in the world after reading her books, whether you were obsessed with getting your period, grappling with recently divorced parents or considering whether to …

Judy Blume's very first big screen movie is coming, and everyone is very, very excited.

I don't know how we missed this, but it's the best thing that is or has ever been on the internet or in the world.

Sometimes the world just works exactly the way you always knew that it should but were too embarrassed to say that it should to all of your friends who pretend to read Proust and say things like, "I have the malaise." They indeed do have the malaise if they haven't yet read the bibliography-off that Patton Oswalt and…

Judy Blume has counseled millions of women through getting their first period, losing their virginity, and dealing with bad boyfriends, friendships, and divorce, so it's unsurprising that she's able to tackle the topic of breast cancer with her characteristically witty real talk, too. Except, this time, it's her own…

Young adult fiction has a rich and evolving history. But few writers have ever had the enduring success and cultural influence of Judy Blume. Having sold more than 80 million copies, many of her books remain in print (and widely read) 40 years or more after they were first published. Her influence on several…

I'm wary about menarche parties, whether they involve cheesy themed partyware and "Pin the Ovaries" games or Native American folk songs and flower garlands. I'm all for girls feeling empowered rather than embarrassed about getting their periods, and I love the idea of parents celebrating and supporting their daughters,…

In today's Tweet Beat, Judy Blume is putting off getting back to work, Andy Cohen has a very specific type, everyone has a different reaction to Wiki blackout and Caroline Manzo knows how to pick her company.

Holiday gift alert for any of your literary-minded friends! Flavorwire happened upon an Etsy shop called Uneek Doll Designs that sells handcrafted dolls of famous authors. My favorites, above, are Sylvia Plath, Maya Angelou, and Judy Blume. Can you imagine if people gave these dolls — along with the books of by said…

Today in Tweet Beat, Mimi has painted her belly—with a butterfly, natch. Plus, Judy Blume clears something up.