Blume, Judy

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April 24, 2023

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Judy Blume was banned from the beginning, but says 'It never stopped me from writing'

When Judy Blume began writing for pre-teens and teens in the '70s and '80s, young readers devoured her novels, which spoke to their hopes and anxieties. Two of her books Forever, and Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret... were banned in some places.

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February 8, 1984

51:34

Judy Blume and "Smart Women."

Judy Blume's novels for young adults such "Forever," "Deenie," and "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret," have generated controversy for their frank treatment of masturbation and teen sexuality. Blume also writes adult novels. Her latest "Smart Women," is the story of two divorced women in their forties and their teenage daughters.

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August 17, 2017

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In 'Columbus,' John Cho Reckons With His Own First-Generation Culture Clash

John Cho sometimes has a hard time taking life in Hollywood seriously. The actor was born in South Korea but grew up in the United States, and he says his experiences are vastly different from the deprivation his father saw as a child in what is now North Korea.

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Judy Blume

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Judy Blume was banned from the beginning, but says 'It never stopped me from writing'

Judy Blume and "Smart Women."

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In 'Columbus,' John Cho Reckons With His Own First-Generation Culture Clash

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