Judy Blume
Judy Blume is an American author of novels for children and young adults, best known for novels like Tiger Eyes and Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret . She is considered a pioneer of YA fiction, being one of the first authors to write novels dealing with racism, menstruation, divorce, bullying, masturbation and teen sex. She has also written novels for adults, including Wifey and Smart Women – both of which becoming New York Times bestsellers – as well as Summer Sisters . She lives in Key West, Florida with her husband and fellow author, George Cooper.