Over her 40-year career, Judy Blume may have done more for sex education than the last 10 surgeons general. Though Blume wrote her best-loved novels in the 1970s, they endure today because they deal frankly and compassionately with the fears, relationships, and sexuality of young people…. Over four decades, Blume has found herself drafted as a defender of First Amendment rights and as a confidante to youth all over the world.
Source: doubleX (Slate)
See Also: More Judy Blume
+ Watch Judy Blume’s Presentation at the National Book Festival (September 26, 2009)
+ Listen to a Recent Podcast With Judy Blume
Matt Raymond from the Library of Congress chats with Judy. It’s a 25 minute interview.
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