Author of the Month- Judy Blume

Judy Blume has been a writer since the early 1970's. I grew up in the 1980's reading such books as Superfudge, Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret, Blubber, and many others. Judy Blume is appealing to adults with books such as Summer Sisters, Smart Women, and her newest book, Wifey. A new generation of young girls are enjoying The Pain and Great One series, which will be coming to an end shortly. Judy Blume is also an advocate against censorship. You can visit her website at http://www.judyblume.com/. While you are there, you can also read and subscribe to her blog.

Author of the Month: Walter Dean Myers

Walter Dean Myers has been publishing books since 1969. He is a prolific contributor to the "My Name is America" series. Monster, published in 1999 was awarded the Prinz medal. It was also a Coretta Scott King Honor book and National Book Award finalist. A number of Myers' books discuss sports and some of them are set in Harlem where he grew up.