'Judy Blume Forever' is a reminder that literature can break down barriers, and that books deserve our continued protection.
is a reminder that literature can break down barriers, and that books deserve our continued protection., focused on films by women, trans or nonbinary directors that tell compelling stories about the lives of women and girls.by Davina Pardo and Leah Wolchok, an official selection of the Premieres program at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival.
, which premiered at Sundance last month and will begin streaming globally on Prime Video in late April. The author of over two dozen books, including best-selling children’s classics likeBlume’s writing has inspired countless readers—a legacy she upholds not only through her work, but also in the bookstore she now owns and operates in Key West, Fla.
Blume’s determination to be honest earned her accolades and admiration, but also vitriol and fear throughout her career. Her books attempt to normalize things that often aren’t openly discussed with children and teens, like menstruation, masturbation, sex, disability and bullying.
Blume quickly grew dissatisfied with being a housewife and determined to make her own career—a career where she could tell the truth.
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