Praise for Otherwise Known as Judy the Great A Read with Jenna Jr. Selection Featured in Kirkus' "4 Books That Put Kid Lit Creators in the Spotlight" Featured in Publishers Weekly's Reading Roundup "Children's Books to Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month" * "In 21 poems, Alko celebrates the boundary-breaking writer. These beautifully crafted, deeply intimate entries brim with delighted reverence.In Alko's charming illustrations, collaged text from newspapers and Blume's own novels underpin bright, richly detailed acrylics. A sparkling introduction to a literary powerhouse's oeuvre. "-- Kirkus Reviews, starred review "" [A] vibrant, poetic exploration of Blume's own youth .Alko's colorful collages bring text and image together in layers that read as tactile; they are carefully crafted and engage with each line of text, making for a sensory experience. Every time readers return to Alko's book, they will notice something new in the interplay between the art and the narrative.

Purchase this artful, colorful book for budding authors, for classes on writing, and to expand on Blume's works in young-reader collections. " -- School Library Journal.