Some classic Judy Blume novels are getting a makeover. Entertainment Weekly has an exclusive look at the new covers for Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret and Forever. Do you like? (Please note the tagline "Growing up is tough. Period.") Discuss… 11/19/13 12:10pm 11/19/13 12:10pm

We can all agree that Judy Blume is the basically the wisest scribe in all of contemporary literature, but if some of you still are still in disagreement, this latest interview in which she explains why banning kids from reading certain books makes zero sense should sway you. Read… 8/16/13 9:30am 8/16/13 9:30am

The first-ever film adaptation of a Judy Blume novel comes out TOMORROW. If you're seeing the movie in New York or Chicago, you can meet Blume after certain screenings of the film. In this sneak-preview clip, Davey and Wolf are in the tentative first stages of what will become a powerful relationship. Read… 6/06/13 2:00pm 6/06/13 2:00pm

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 … Read… 5/14/13 5:00pm 5/14/13 5:00pm

Judy Blume's very first big screen movie is coming, and everyone is very, very excited. Read… 4/25/13 9:30am 4/25/13 9:30am

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. Read… 2/27/13 11:45pm 2/27/13 11:45pm

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… Read… 9/30/12 8:00pm 9/30/12 8:00pm

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… Read… 9/05/12 2:30pm 9/05/12 2:30pm

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,… Read… 3/20/12 7:40pm 3/20/12 7:40pm

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.
























Discuss… 1/18/12 7:30pm 1/18/12 7:30pm

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… Read… 12/12/11 5:45pm 12/12/11 5:45pm

Today in Tweet Beat, Mimi has painted her belly—with a butterfly, natch. Plus, Judy Blume clears something up. Discuss… 3/28/11 7:30pm 3/28/11 7:30pm

Today in Tweet Beat, celebs mourn the loss of Elizabeth Taylor and share personal photos of the late actress. Discuss… 3/23/11 7:30pm 3/23/11 7:30pm

Today in Tweet Beat, Judy Blume thought she was the same age as Abraham Lincoln. Plus, Ellen Page joins Twitter. Discuss… 2/22/11 7:30pm 2/22/11 7:30pm

Today in Tweet Beat, Heidi Montag is thinking about writing a book. Well, at least she's thinking. Plus, today is National Drink Wine Day according to Ramona Singer. Discuss… 2/18/11 7:30pm 2/18/11 7:30pm

This weekend, Judy Blume celebrated her 73rd birthday and Henry Rollins celebrated his 50th. Let's wish both of them a happy and healthy 2011 and imagine how hilarious it would be if they hung out. Discuss… 2/13/11 4:30pm 2/13/11 4:30pm

Some new info regarding Tiger Eyes, the upcoming feature film based on the Christine O'Donnell-friendly novel by Judy Blume: Blume's son Lawrence, who co-wrote the screenplay with mum, will direct. And did you know this is Judy's first big-screen movie? Read… 10/19/10 3:54am 10/19/10 3:54am

Elliot Blume-Pickle, 18, was arrested on charges of raping a 17-year-old at a party at Judy Blume's house. Blume-Pickle has pleaded not guilty. Predictably, police seem as concerned about the teenaged drinking as they do about the alleged rape. [MVT] Discuss… 7/01/10 2:20pm 7/01/10 2:20pm

And girlcrush heaven ensues. "Regina Spektor is as beautiful as her music. She said my books helped her learn English. How cool!" Blume tweeted from the White House's reception for Jewish Heritage Month, where Spektor performed. [Twitter] Discuss… 5/27/10 6:20pm 5/27/10 6:20pm

"My fourteen-year-old daughter said, 'Couldn't there be a book about two nice kids who do it and nobody has to die?" Judy Blume told me last night while discussing Forever. There was also a fabulous purple jacket involved. Read… 5/25/10 10:00am 5/25/10 10:00am

…With a measley 64%. (Anna, on the other hand, got an 82%. WTF.) I got the Blubber, Are You There God?, Fudge and Deenie questions right, at least. Try your luck and lemme know how you fare. [Mental Floss] Discuss… 10/27/09 2:30pm 10/27/09 2:30pm

A hypnotist from Britain is claiming that, with his program, women can enlarge their breasts through the amazing power of the mind! David Knight swears his CDs work, but this has got to be a joke, right? Right? [Daily Mail] Discuss… 10/12/09 9:20am 10/12/09 9:20am

"I have a friend who, when she read [Deenie & Forever], thought her special place was under her arm. She rubbed it and rubbed it and just waited and waited." - Judy Blume. [DoubleX] Discuss… 10/02/09 10:40am 10/02/09 10:40am

Judy Blume's favorite part of the John Krasinski/Maya Rudolph pregnancy comedy Away We Go: the oral sex scene. [New York Magazine] Discuss… 6/05/09 10:40am 6/05/09 10:40am