Judy Blume books in order
American children's writer
- Born
- 1938
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 35
Judy Blume has published 15 novels, 2 novellas, 3 short story collections, 1 non-fiction book, 11 children's books and 3 other books, beginning with "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret." (1970). The latest is In The Unlikely Event (2015).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Judy Blume
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"Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret."
Judy Blume's most-read book.
Highest rated
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing
Rated 4.2 out of 5 by 27 readers.
Shortest way in
Fudge-a-Mania
One of the most-read, at about 147 pages.
Standalone novels in order
"Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret." (1970)
Then Again, Maybe I Won't (1971)
It's Not the End of the World (1972)
Deenie (1973)
Blubber (1974)
Forever (1975)
Wifey (1978)
Domestic Arrangements (1981)
Tiger Eyes (1981)
Smart Women (1983)
Just as Long as We're Together (1987)
Here's to You, Rachel Robinson (1993)
Summer Sisters (1998)
Wifey/Smart Women (2001)
In The Unlikely Event (2015)
Novellas in order
Iggie's House (1970)
Fudge-a-Mania (1990)
Short story collections in order
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing (1972)
Funny Stories for Eight Year Olds (1998)
Places I Never Meant to Be (1999)
Non-fiction in order
Letters to Judy (1986)
Children's books in order
Freckle Juice (1971)
Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great (1972)
Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself (1977)
Superfudge (1980)
The One in the Middle Is the Green Kangaroo (1981)
The Pain and the Great One (1984)
Double Fudge (2001)
Soupy Saturdays (2007)
Cool Zone (2008)
Going, Going, Gone! with the Pain and the Great One (2008)
Friend or Fiend? (2009)
Other books in order
Pure Fudge (2002)
Pain and the Great One on Wheels (2015)
The Pain and the Great One Go Places (2015)
Film and TV adaptations
- Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret (2023)Film · from "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret."
- ForeverTV · from Forever
About Judy Blume
Judith Marcia Blume is an American writer of children's, young adult, and adult fiction. She began writing in 1959 and has published more than 26 novels. Among her best-known works are Superfudge (1980), Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. (1970), Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing (1972), Deenie (1973), Blubber (1974) and Double Fudge (2002). Blume's books have significantly contributed to children's and young adult literature. She was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine in 2023.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Judy Blume FAQ
- How many books has Judy Blume written?
- Judy Blume has published 15 novels, 2 novellas, 3 short story collections, 1 non-fiction book, 11 children's books and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Judy Blume's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.".
- What is Judy Blume's latest book?
- In The Unlikely Event (2015).
- What is Judy Blume's most famous book?
- "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret." (1970) is Judy Blume's most widely read book.
- Which Judy Blume books have been adapted?
- 2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret." (as Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret, film, 2023) and Forever (TV).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.