Judy Blume has written books for (almost) all ages. Her storied publishing career began in 1969 with her children’s book, “The One in the Middle is a Green Kangaroo,” and she went on to break barriers ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook You may be surprised to hear this, considering that “Deenie” — named for its 13-year-old ...

Judy Blume wrote the books that made young readers feel seen. Now, with two new movies coming out that focus on her work, Blume is having the time of her life Sitting on the rooftop deck of the ...

The documentary, streaming on Amazon Prime Video, features Blume narrating the milestones of her life and career, along with interviews of her famous fans. By Claire Shaffer When you purchase a ticket ...

Just say the title, "Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret,” and many will respond with a knowing smile and a memory of what was a formative book for young people beginning in the 1970s. Now, the ...

In 'The Genius of Judy' we meet the author like never before, and learn how she became one of the most-banned authors of the 1980s Lizz Schumer is the senior books editor at PEOPLE. She has been ...

L to R: Abby Ryder Fortson, Amari Price, Elle Graham and Katherine Kupferer in the film adaptation of Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret Dana Hawley / Lionsgate When Judy Blume’s Are You There God?

The new film “Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret,” is shining a spotlight on Judy Blume, author of the original novel. Many of her books deal with issues of sexuality and adolescence rarely found ...

The iconic children's author has been tackling criticism and censorship long before the current trend sweeping American libraries. Who is she? Judy Blume is an acclaimed author, best known for her ...

Judy Blume's work has become beloved for its forthright honesty—and garnered plenty of controversy for its refusal to gloss over topics like sex and periods. These are independent reviews of the ...

Screenwriter and director Kelly Fremon Craig, at left, adapter of the beloved novel "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret." by author Judy Blume. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times) For generations of ...