Whether laughing to tears reading Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great or clamoring for more unmistakable "me too!" moments in Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret, girls all over the world have been touched by Judy Blume's poignant coming-of-age stories. Now, in this anthology of essays, twenty-four notable female authors write straight from the heart about the unforgettable novels that left an indelible mark on their childhoods and still influence them today. After growing up from Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing into Smart Women, these writers pay tribute, through their reflections and most cherished memories, to one of the most beloved authors of all time.

By Jennifer OConnell
Meg Cabot
Beth Kendrick
Julie Kenner
Cara Lockwood
Stacey Ballis
Megan Crane
Laura Caldwell
Melissa Senate
Stephanie Lessing
Kayla Perrin
Kyra Davis
Diana Peterfreund
Jennifer Coburn
Alison Pace
Elise Juska
Sarah Mlynowski