Edwards-Winning author

For my Edwards-winning author I actually just picked a name from the list. I picked Judy Blume and at the time I really didn't know what the Edwards award was. When doing research I found out that the Edwards award is an award that honors an author whose books have appealed to young adults over a period of years. It recognizes an author's work in helping adolescents become aware of themselves and in addressing questions about their role and importance in relationships, society, and in the world. Judy Blume was the 1996 recipient for the book Forever, which is about Michael and Katherine, high school seniors who are in love for the first time. Their love and sexuality are described in an open, realistic manner and with great compassion. The emotions experienced by Michael and Katherine are as true today as they were when the book was written in 1975. The appeal of the book is fresh and continuous because everyday someone, somewhere finds a first love.