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The speaker says she benefits from working with people who understand her boundaries. She prefers not to be pressured, and she values that her agent and editors avoid pushing her. The quote also suggests she is open about not responding well to pressure.
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About Judy Blume
American writer of children’s, young adult, and adult fiction
Judith Marcia Blume is an American writer of children’s, young adult, and adult fiction. She began writing in 1959 and has been a major voice in American children’s and young adult literature. She has published more than 26 novels, including Superfudge, Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret., Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, Deenie, Blubber, and Double Fudge. Her work has had a significant impact on children’s and young adult writing, and Time named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2023.
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Books by Judy Blume
Superfudge
2004
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing
1984
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret
1982
Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great
1972
Forever
1957