“What can happen if a young reader picks up a book he/she isn't yet ready for? Questions, maybe. Usually, that child puts down the book and says, 'Boring.' Or, 'I'm not ready for this.' Kids are really good at knowing what they can handle.”

American author and children’s writer, Judy Blume is best known for her candid, relatable novels that tackle adolescence with humor and honesty. Her books, including *Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret*, explore universal teenage experiences with warmth and wit.