Letters to Judy: What Kids Wish They Could Tell You facts for kids
First edition
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| Author | Judy Blume |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Putnam |
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1986 |
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| ISBN | 0-399-13129-9 |
The book Letters to Judy: What Kids Wish They Could Tell You was written by the famous author Judy Blume and published in 1986. It's not a storybook or a novel. Instead, it's a special collection of letters from young people, along with Judy Blume's helpful answers and advice.
About the Book
This book shares real letters that Judy Blume received from her readers. These young people wrote to her asking for advice. They were fans of her other children's books. Many felt they couldn't talk to their own parents about their problems.
Why Kids Wrote to Judy
The letters came from kids and teens, from about 10 years old and up. They wrote about many different issues. These were often the same kinds of problems Judy Blume wrote about in her novels. Some kids felt left out by their friends. Others felt ignored at home. Some were hurting because their parents were going through a divorce.
Judy Blume's Advice
Judy Blume, who was also a divorced mother, understood what these young people were going through. She felt a lot of sympathy for them. She also understood parents. Her goal for this book was to help parents better understand what their children needed. She wanted to help kids and parents talk to each other more openly.
