quotes by Judy Blume

"Let children read whatever they want and then talk about it with them. If parents and kids can talk together, we won't have as much censorship because we won't have a much fear."
— Judy Blume

"[I]t's not just the books under fire now that worry me. It is the books that will never be written. The books that will never be read. And all due to the fear of censorship. As always, young readers will be the real losers."
— Judy Blume

"The truth will make you odd."
— Judy Blume

"Snoring keeps the monsters away."
— Judy Blume (Fudge-a-Mania)

"The best books come from someplace deep inside.... Become emotionally involved. If you don't care about your characters, your readers won't either."
— Judy Blume

" “I love you, Michael Wagner.”

“Forever?” he asked.

“Forever,” I said.

"
— Judy Blume (Forever)

"Without peanut butter, I might starve."
— Judy Blume

"Precious Child... nothing matters but the moment. There might be no tomorrow and even if there is, nobody gives a damn."
— Judy Blume (Summer Sisters)

""Quod me nutrit me destruit""
— Judy Blume

"You've never been in love," she said. "You don't understand."

"If being in love means giving up your freedom, not to mention your opportunities," Caitlin said, "Then I haven't missed anything."
— Judy Blume (Summer Sisters)