Judy Blume: She Knows
For those of a certain age and for those who appreciate Judy Blume's contributions to books for children, tweens, teens, and adults, here's a fascinating tribute from the NY Times Magazine. to a writer who deposits fears, worries hopes and dreams onto the page. Although her adult books don't "work" for me, her other titles still find a readership in middle school. http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/24/magazine/judy-blume-knows-all-your-secrets.html |
An Editor Behind Teen/YA Titles
The name Julie Strauss-Gabel may not ring a bell, but this interesting article will open your eyes. She's the powerful young adult book editor behind names such as John Green, Ally Condie, John Grisham, Meg Wolitzer and other Dutton authors.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/12/business/media/the-barbed-pen-behind-the-best-sellers-of-young-adult-fiction.html |