Judy Blume: An iconic author woos a new generation of kids

Judy Blume is back. One of the most popular children’s book writers of all time, Blume was a powerhouse of the 1970s and ’80s. She secured her place in the pantheon of greats with such books as Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret, Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, Superfudge and Forever, a young-adult novel that broke new ground in sexual frankness (and secured Blume’s place as a perennial target of censors). Resting on one’s laurels might seem a good plan at this point. Instead, five months before her 70th birthday, Blume has a new chapter-book series starring her old pals, the Pain and the Great One, and she has embarked on her first national tour in 10 years. Read more about Blume’s career, and her new book, in this article from the Seattle Post-Intelligencer.