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60. What Judy Blume Taught Us About Puberty, Friendship, and Life with Rachelle Bergstein
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Did you grow up reading Judy Blume books? If you’re like me, you’ve probably wondered what the heck a maxipad belt was and whether you could be like Margaret in Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret. From talking openly about periods to dealing with life’s awkward moments and teaching kids that it’s okay to question the world around them, Judy Blume pushed boundaries like no one else in children’s literature.
This week, I’m chatting with lifestyle writer, author, and editor Rachelle Bergstein, whose book The Genius of Judy dives into Judy Blume’s cultural impact and how she helped shape our childhoods. We explore Judy's life, how her books continue to resonate with readers of all ages, and why her influence remains so strong.
Join us and settle in for a conversation that’ll make you want to revisit your bookshelf. We discuss how Blume's work initially flew under the radar before becoming a target of censorship in the 1980s, her brave stance against book banning, and her lasting influence on children's and young adult literature.
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