Otherwise Known as Judy the Great
A Poetic Ode to Judy Blume
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By Selina Alko
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- Feb 17, 2026
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- Hachette Audio
- ISBN-13
- 9781668654682
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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.
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Praise for Otherwise Known as Judy the GreatSchool Library Journal
* “In 21 poems, Alko celebrates the boundary-breaking writer. These beautifully crafted, deeply intimate entries brim with delighted reverence…In Alko’s charming illustrations, collaged text from newspapers and Blume’s own novels underpin bright, richly detailed acrylics. A sparkling introduction to a literary powerhouse’s oeuvre.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"“[A] vibrant, poetic exploration of Blume’s own youth….Alko’s colorful collages bring text and image together in layers that read as tactile; they are carefully crafted and engage with each line of text, making for a sensory experience. Every time readers return to Alko’s book, they will notice something new in the interplay between the art and the narrative...Purchase this artful, colorful book for budding authors, for classes on writing, and to expand on Blume’s works in young-reader collections.”
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