“[On writing her first poem at age eight:] An ode to my dead mother and father, who were both alive and pretty pissed off.”
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Judith Viorst
Judith Viorst is an American author known for her humor and insightful writing. Born on February 2, 1931, her works span across children's literature, adult fiction, and poetry, with a particular talent for depicting life from a child's perspective. more
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