Who Is Judy Blume?
by Kirsten Anderson, Who HQ
Penguin 2018
Great fit for 5th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- perseverance
- imagination
- the power of reading
- following your dreams
- creativity and writing
- resilience
- free expression and censorship
- role models
About this book
This accessible biography traces how Judy Blume grew from a book-loving New Jersey kid into one of America’s most beloved authors for young readers. Packed with fun facts, illustrations, and a timeline, it shows how her imagination, persistence, and courage shaped a groundbreaking career. It’s a great pick for kids who enjoy author stories, love to read and write, or are curious about how books are made. Fans of the Who HQ series will find an inspiring role model and a behind-the-scenes look at the world of children’s literature.
Setting: United States—Judy Blume’s New Jersey childhood and her career in publishing from the mid-1900s to today
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Who Is Judy Blume? right for my child?
Yes — Who Is Judy Blume? is a great fit for 5th grade. The reading level is AR 5.2, which is typical for 5th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 9–14 (4th–8th grade). Themes include perseverance, imagination, the power of reading.
How long does it take to read Who Is Judy Blume??
At a typical 5th grade reading pace, Who Is Judy Blume? takes around 52m to finish. The book has 8,500 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Who Is Judy Blume? have an AR quiz?
Yes — Who Is Judy Blume? has an AR quiz available, worth 1 point. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Who Is Judy Blume??
Who Is Judy Blume? has an AR reading level of 5.2, which places it at a 5th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.