It's Fine to Be Nine

Beverly Cleary is a beloved author whose stories have delighted young readers for generations. She's the creator of the Ramona Quimby series and the adventurous tales of Ralph S. Mouse, like Runaway Ralph. Her books are known for their humor and relatable characters.

Clyde Robert Bulla was an American author of literature for young readers. His first story, entitled "The Donkey Cart", was initially published in 1946, and Clyde Robert Bulla continued his career writing children's novels for more than fifty years afterward. His book "The Chalk Box Kid", which was first published in 1987, was a finalist for the Texas Bluebonnet Award.

Johanna Hurwitz is the author of the beloved children's book Imagine. Her stories often explore themes of friendship and everyday adventures for young readers.

Judy Blume (born Judith Sussman) is an American author. She has written many novels for children and young adults which have exceeded sales of 80 million and been translated into 31 languages. Blume's novels for teenagers were among the first to tackle such controversial matters as racism (Iggie's House), menstruation (Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.), divorce (It's Not the End of the World, Just As Long As We're Together), bullying (Blubber), masturbation (*Deenie; Then Again, May...