Books in Order: A Comprehensive Look into Judy Blume’s Beloved Works
Globally celebrated for her exceptional wit and candid narration, esteemed American author Judy Blume has held her ground in the world of literature as a notable writer for both children and young adults. Widely recognized for her novels including ‘Tiger Eyes’ and ‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’, Blume is a celebrated innovator in the realm of Young Adult (YA) Fiction.
She distinctly stands out amongst her contemporaries for being one of the pioneering authors to confront themes such as racism, menstruation, divorce, bullying, and teen sexuality. Not limiting her creativity, Blume has also tried her hand at adult novels with ‘Wifey’ and ‘Smart Women’, both of which climbed their way to becoming New York Times bestsellers. Currently, she resides in Key West, Florida with her husband and fellow author, George Cooper.
The Singular World of Blume’s Writing
The first testament of Blume’s literary journey was a picture book, ‘One in the Middle is the Green Kangaroo’, unveiled to the world in 1969. As her onto-the-scene introduction, it was a peek into the unraveled creative energy she held. A mere year later, she published her first novel, ‘Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret‘.
Her distinct style of storytelling, a clever blend of realism mixed with seamless narration, has earned her more than 90 awards. To enjoy her work is to dive into a comprehensive list of books in order, tracing her creative journey from the first book to her most recent.
Judy Blume’s Books in Order
Publication Order of Fudge Books
| Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing | (1972) |    |
| Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great | (1972) | |
| Superfudge | (1980) | |
| Fudge-a-Mania | (1990) | |
| Double Fudge | (2002) | |