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Judy Blume wrote honestly about teen sex. At 50, ‘Forever’ endures. The controversial 1975 novel about first love was cherished by Gen X. Now it’s getting a modern retelling on Netflix.
The Washington Post, May 8, 2025, by Rachelle Bergstein
Judy Blume gives her readers the honesty she never received
Idaho Mountain Express, June 14, 2024, by Raiza Giorgi
Simon & Schuster Turns 100 With a New Owner and a Sense of Optimism
The New York Times, April 10, 2024, by Alexandra Alter & Elizabeth A. Harris
Lorrie Moore Is Among National Book Critics Circle Award Winners: The awards included a lifetime achievement honor given to Judy Blume.
The New York Times, March 21, 2024, by Alexandra Alter & Elizabeth A. Harris
Nominated for Nothing: Are you there, Oscars? Justice for It’s Me, Margaret: The Oscars overlooked Kelly Fremon Craig’s heartfelt coming-of-age film, based on the beloved Judy Blume novel.
Entertainment Weekly, March 6, 2024, by Devan Coggin
Banned Book Awards (Eleanor Roosevelt Awards for Bravery in Literature) champions children’s right to read
The Lakeville Journal, February 21, 2024, by Alexander Wilburn
Here are the 2023 National Book Critics Circle Award finalists.
Lit Hub, January 25, 2024
Judy Blume to receive Eleanor Roosevelt lifetime achievement award for ‘Bravery in Literature’
Associated Press, January 11, 2024, by Hillel Italie
Judy Blume had notes for her screen adaptation. Luckily, so did the director.
Los Angeles Times, December 5, 2023, by Lisa Rosen
ICYMI: Judy Blume’s 50-Year Search for Kelly Fremon Craig
Listen to the entire podcast on Spotify.
View the entire transcript.
The Ankler, October 15, 2023, by Richard Rushfield and Janice Min
It’s Me, Judy. Let’s Talk About Book Bans.
New York Public Library, October 2, 2023, by Judy Blume
Interview with Judy Blume
MaxRaskin.com, September 1, 2023, by Max Raskin
Judy Blume answers 15 questions about ‘Summer Sisters’ and her writing career: Her coming-of-age novel was recently chosen as a Read With Jenna pick.
Today.com, August 21, 2023, by Elena Nicolaou
Judy Blume Forever Directors on the Beloved Author’s Appeal: “People Feel Connected to Judy Blume as a Person”
The Hollywood Reporter, August 11, 2023, by Matthew Jacobs
Forbes Annual 50 Over 50 List includes Judy Blume: Lifestyle Visionary reshaping entertainment and culture. Women creating their greatest impact at 50 and beyond.
Forbes, August 1, 2023, by Mika Brzezinski
Jenna Bush Hager’s August 2023 book club pick is a timeless classic.
TODAY.com, July 31, 2023, by Anna Kaplan
10 Reasons Why Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. Is One of the Highest Ranked Movies of the Year on Rotten Tomatoes
MovieWeb, July 6, 2023, by Guy Simons, Jr.
Exclusive: Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret Team Talks Girlhood Themes
Paste Magazine, June 27, 2023, by Trace Sauveur
ALA 2023: Judy Blume Offers a Rousing Defense of the Freedom to Read
Publishers Weekly, June 26, 2023, by Andrew Albanese and Claire Kirch
Judy Blume Kicks Off ALA Annual, Talking Censorship and Thanking Librarians
School Library Journal, June 26, 2023, by Kara Yorio
Kim Hill, host of Radio New Zealand’s Saturday Morning and it‘s Author Interview, is in conversation with Judy Blume: “I am very happy with my life”
Radio New Zealand, June 24, 2023, by Kim Hill
Judy Blume Has Always Been There. The author is having a moment with a doc special and a film based on her most famous novel — but she’s long been a guide for young people’s self-discovery.
The Hollywood Reporter, May 31, 2023, by Esther Zuckerman
Katie Couric and Judy Blume Swap Nostalgic Puberty Stories in This Heartfelt Interview on Next Question
Katie Couric Media, May 25, 2023, by Katie Couric
Judy Blume: legendary career, a new movie – and now an honorary Key West ‘Conch’
WLRN, May 19, 2023, by Gwen Filosa
Judy Blume, the author who read children’s minds
The Free Press-Mumbai, May 18, 2023, by Deepa Gahlot
The Film Version Of ‘Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret’ is Like A Welcome Hug
Forbes, May 9, 2023, by Joshua Dudley
Judy Blume and ‘Margaret’ are having a well-deserved moment
The Los Angeles Times, May 6, 2023, by Robin Abcarian
Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret Director Kelly Fremon Craig on the Pressures of Adapting Judy Blume: It Felt ‘Like Painting Over a Picasso’
Variety, May 2, 2023, by Selome Hailu
Proust Questionnaire: Judy Blume on the magic of old friends, lucky charms and investing in a fancy toilet.
Vanity Fair, May 2023
Why ‘Judy Blume Forever’s Fight Against Book Censorship Still Matters: “A book cannot harm a child.”
Collider, May 2, 2023, by Gabrielle Grady
After 50 years, Blume’s ‘Margaret’ gets film adaptation
Washington Times, May 1, 2023, by Lindsay Bahr
Author Judy Blume stands up to book bans, promotes ‘freedom to read’
Page Six, May 1, 2023, by Mara Siegler
How The Judy Blume Cameo Happened in Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret: Keep your eyes out for “Neighbor Walking Dog #1” in the new movie.
Town & Country Magazine, April 30, 2023, by Emily Burack
Aging — beloved YA author Judy Blume’s inevitable foil isn’t so bad after all
Los Angeles Times, April 29, 2023 (original article), by Nardine Saad
‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’ Arrive
New York Times, April 29, 2023, by Melissa Kirsch
Jeffrey Brown, of PBS NewsHour, in discussion with Judy. Note: There are two separate links to the two Parts of this news report.
Part 1: Jeffrey Brown visited Judy and the filmmakers of Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret in Key West.
Part 2: Jeffrey Brown talks with Judy on how her books dealt with issues of sexuality and adolescence rarely found elsewhere when written. That brought contention, including bans, that are once again front and center.
PBS NewsHour, April 28, 2023, by Jeffrey Brown
How Judy Blume’s ‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’ remains so timeless
NPR: Heard on All Things Considered, April 28, 2023, by Elizabeth Blair
Shelf Life: Judy Blume answers Elle’s literary survey
Elle Magazine, April 28, 2023, by Riza Cruz
Judy Blume is a children’s book legend. Would she write a book for seniors?
Today, April 27, 2023, by Nicoletta Richardson
If You Ever Meet Judy Blume, Feel Free to Cry
Glamour, April 27, 2023, by Caitlin Brody
Exclusive: Judy Blume, An American Treasure, Talks Ne Movie and Documentary
MovieWeb, April 27, 2023, by Philana Marie Boles
‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’ Is a Coming-of-Age-Movie Masterpiece
Rolling Stone, April 27, 2023, by EJ Dickson
‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’ Review: A Loving, Laugh-Out-Loud Judy Blume Adaptation
Collider, April 27, 2023, by Carly Lane
Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret (2023): This is one of the year’s best films.
Director’s Club, April 27, 2023, by Jim Laczkowski & Patrick Ripoll
Judy Blume’s books were formative for generations of readers. Here’s why they endure
CNN, April 27, 2023, by Harmeet Kaur
Review: ARE YOU THERE GOD? IT’S ME, MARGARET Is a Delightful Love Letter to Judy Blume Fans of All Ages
Geek Tyrant, April 27, 2023 by Jessica Fisher
Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. possesses vital knowledge for children to learn and wisdom that would benefit adults to remember.
Mark Reviews Movies, April 27, 2023, by Mark Dujsik
Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret: A Treasured Youth Novel Finds Its Movie Mojo
Original CIN, April 27, 2023, by Bonnie Laufer
Why ‘Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret’ Still Matters
New York Times, April 26, 2023, by Elisabeth Egan
‘Are You There God?’ adaptation retains the warmth and wit of Judy Blume’s classic
NPR: Heard on Fresh Air, April 26, 2023 by Justin Chang
Five Decades, Generations of Women, and One Letter: Making the ‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’ Movie
IndieWire, April 26, 2023, by Kate Erbland
‘Are You There, God?’ movie captures all the sweetness of Judy Blume’s enduring novel: A 11-year-old girl’s coming of age is handled with grace and tenderness in near-perfect adaptation.
Chicago Sun Times, April 26, 2023, by Richard Roeper
Judy Blume on feminine hygiene product accuracy, book bans, and all the Hollywood love
Entertainment Weekly, April 26, 2023, by Maureen Lee Lenker
How Judy Blume’s Margaret became a movie: Time Travel and no streamers, for a start
Los Angeles Times, April 26, 2023, by Bonnie Johnson
Judy Blume, Forever the Patron Saint of Preteen Girls
Oprah, April 26, 2023, by Bethany Heitman
Never Meet Your Hero, Unless Your Hero Is Judy Blume
ENews!, April 26, 2023, by Jamie Blynn
Judy Blume’s Unfinished Endings
The New Yorker, April 25, 2023, by Sarah Larson
‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’ is heaven-sent
San Francisco Chronicle, April 25, 2023, by Carla Meyer
Judy Blume was banned from the beginning, but says ‘It never stopped me from writing’
NPR: Heard on Fresh Air, April 24, 2023, by Terry Gross
Movie Review: Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret: Thank God they didn’t mess this one up.
Baltimore Magazine, April 24, 2023, by Max Weiss
Author Judy Blume is finally ready to tell her own story in new documentary
NPR: Heard on All Things Considered, April 23, 2023, by Mary Louise Kelly
Why We Still Need Judy Blume
Town & Country, April 23, 2023, by Emily Burack
Judy Blume Talks Censorship With 16-Year-Old Bookstore Owner: ‘It’s People Like You Who Give Us Hope’
Variety, April 22, 2023, by Angelique Jackson
Judy Blume, on top of the world (and her Key West bookstore)
AP (Associated Press), April 21, 2023, by Hillel Italie
Take a Sigh of Relief: Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. is Wonderful
LitHub, April 21, 2023, by Olivia Rutigliano
The irrepressible writer shows why she’s the GOAT of YA lit in ‘Judy Blume Forever’
Los Angeles Times, April 21, 2023, by Noel Murray
Judy Blume Forever
RogerEbert.com, April 21, 2023, by Monica Castillo
‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’: Beloved, Banned and Finally Adapted
The New Times, April 20, 2023, by Melena Ryzik
‘Judy Blume Forever’ Review: The Y.A. Author Who Went There First
The New York Times, April 20, 2023, by Claire Schaffer
‘Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret’ Review: Judy Blume’s Classic Book On Screen After 50 Years Is Well Worth The Wait
Deadline, April 20, 2023, by Pete Hammond
‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’ Review: Rachel McAdams in a Judy Blume Adaptation That Was Worth the Wait
The Hollywood Reporter, April 20, 2023, by Lovia Gyarkye
‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’ Review: The Judy Blume Novel Is Now a Classic Film
IndieWire, April 20, 2023, by Kate Erbland
The Original influencer? How Judy Blume emboldened young girls like me. A new documentary celebrates the YA author who dared to write the unspeakable.
The Sydney Morning Herald, April 20, 2023, by Simmone Howell
Judy Blume Forever Review: The Y.A. Author Who Went There First. The documentary features Blume narrating the milestones of her life and career, along with interviews of her famous fans.
The New York Times, April 20, 2023, by Claire Schaffer
Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret review: A charming adaptation of the Judy Blume classic
Entertainment Weekly, April 20, 2023, by Devan Coggan
By the Book: The Best Book Judy Blume Ever Got as a Gift? ‘Lady Chatterley’s Lover.‘
The New York Times, April 19, 2023, “By the Book” column with Judy Blume’s responses
Why it took 50 years for Judy Blume’s ‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’ to hit the big screen
San Francisco Chronicle, April 19, 2023, by Jessica Zack
Are You There, Judy Blume? It’s Me, Kelly Fremon Craig.
The Cut, April 18, 2023, by Rachel Simon
‘Judy Blume Forever’ Documentarians on the ‘Infuriating’ Book Banning Taking Over the Political Landscape
Indiewire, April 18, 2023, by Samantha Bergenson
Rachel McAdams Is Worth Waiting For: The selective star returns for the long-awaited, totally adorable adaptation of Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.
Bustle, April 18, 2023, by Samantha Leach
The Wonderful World of Judy Blume
Parade Magazine, April 16, 2023, by Nicole Pajer
TIME100: The 100 Most Influential People Of 2023
Molly Ringwald’s tribute to Judy Blume
Time Magazine, April 13, 2023, by Molly Ringwald
The Bryn Mawr grad who took Judy Blume to her graduation
The Philadelphia Inquirer, April 13, 2023, by Bedatri D. Choudhury
Judy Blume on Her Joyful Life at 85: ‘Keep Dancing! Keep Doing Whatever You Can Do’ (Exclusive)
People, April 12, 2023, by Kate Tuttle
Judy Blume Slams Gov. DeSantis’ Florida Censorship in Passionate Speech: ‘Teachers Are Under Fire’
Variety, April 4, 2023, by Selome Hailu
Censorship, Human Rights and Compassion Take Center Stage at Variety’s Power of Women New York: ‘Our Lives Are at Stake’
Variety, April 4, 2023, by Jennifer Maas
Judy Blume worried about intolerance and book banning in the US
BBC, April 1, 2023, by Steven McIntosh
Judy Blume Scoffs at Roald Dahl Books Being Rewritten for Offensive Language: ‘I Don’t Believe in That’
Variety, March 31, 2023, by Selome Hailu
“It’s Me, Margaret”
Lilith, Spring 2023, by Justine Orlovsky-Schnitzler
Judy Blume Doesn’t Miss Writing. She’s Not Afraid of Dying, Either
Variety, March 30, 2023, by Selome Hailu
Judy Blume on the Big Screen
Publishers Weekly, March 23, 2023, by Ingrid Roper
Judy Blume, Natasha Lyonne, Rosie Perez, Kelly Ripa and Michaela Jaé Rodriguez to Be Honored at Variety’s Power of Women Event
Variety, March 17, 2023, by Jordan Moreau
How Judy Blume Finally Got a ‘Yes’ From Hollywood
The New York Times, March 7, 2023, by Nicole Sperling
We Still Need Judy Blume
The Atlantic, February 27 (April issue), 2023, by Amy Weiss-Meyer
At Last Back at Sundance, Filled with Rocky Relationships and Glorious Writers: Dramas about couples (“Cat Person”) and families (“A Thousand and One”) tackle complex lives; documentaries on Judy Blume and Nikki Giovanni entertain.
The New York Times, January 27, 2023, by Manohla Dargis
Judy Blume Forever
Jezebel, January 2023
Judy Blume Forever Review – Sundance 2023
HEYUGUYS, January 23, 2023, by Ty Cooper
‘Judy Blume Forever’ Review: Finally, an American Icon Worthy of Adoration
IndieWire, January 21, 2023, by Kate Erbland
Sundance: After 29 Books, Judy Blume Finally Tells Her Own Story in New Doc
The Hollywood Reporter, January 18, 2023, by Rebecca Keegan
Everything We Know About Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret
Glamour, January 12, 2023, by Sam Reed
‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’ Trailer Brings Judy Blume’s Beloved Novel to Life
Variety, January 12, 2023, by Wilson Chapman
Did a Fourth Grader Write This? Or the New Chatbot?Don’t be surprised if you can’t always tell. Neither could a fourth-grade teacher — or Judy Blume.
The New York Times, December 26, 2022, by Claire Cain Miller, Adam Playford, Larry Buchanan and Aaron Krolik
Netflix Orders Series of Judy Blume’s Forever from Mara Brock Akil
Variety, November 10, 2022, by Joe Otterson
I’ve Got It! Judy Blume Tells the Story of Her First Period
Lit Hub (Excerpted from Our Red Book: Intimate Histories of Periods, Growing & Changing, gathered by Rachel Kauder Nalebuff), November 2, 2022
The Essential Judy Blume
The New York Times, September 14, 2022, by Elisabeth Egan
The A List: Things Judy Blume Suggests Doing Now
AARP, August 11, 2022, as told to Judith Newman
The Russo Brothers to Produce Animated “Superfudge” Movie at Disney+
The Wrap, February 7, 2022, by Andi Ortiz
Welcome to Judy Blume’s Key West: You can build an entire vacation around a bookstore like hers.
The Boston Globe, February 3, 2022, by Meredith Goldstein
Sex Rules: Real Talk with Jami Attenberg and Judy Blume
Key West Literary Seminar – Event Coverage, January 7, 2022, by Kristie Camp
After 46 years, Judy Blume’s Forever is becoming an audiobook
Entertainment Weekly (EW.com), August 16, 2021
A Guide to Key West’s Unkitschy Side: Author Judy Blume and three other in-the-know locals share their favorite spots—from hidden beaches to roof gardens—well beyond the tourist traps of Florida’s fabled playground
The Wall Street Journal, April 14, 2021, by David Farley
Author Judy Blume: “There Is Hope” After Husband’s Diagnosis
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCan.org), June 1, 2021, by PanCAN Guest Contributor Judy Blume
‘It took 50 years to sell it’: Judy Blume on her most famous book becoming a film
The Sydney Morning Herald, April 23, 2021, by Melanie Kembrey
Are You There, Judy Blume? It’s Us, the Generation of Writers You Inspired
Glamour, International Women’s Day – March 11, 2021, by Jenny Singer
Rachel McAdams and Abby Ryder Fortson join the Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret movie
Entertainment Weekly (EW.com), February 19, 2021, by Seija Rankin
Judy Blume’s Strange Tale of How She Got the COVID Vaccine in Florida
Slate, January 19, 2020, by Heather Schwedel
Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret is 50 (and still fabulous)
Entertainment Weekly (EW.com), October 1, 2020, by Kristen Baldwin
NYU 2020 Changemakers of the Year (2020): Judy Blume (Steinhardt ’61)
NYU Alumni Magazine, October/Fall Issue 2020
Judy Blume on Margaret Turning 50, Writing, Bookselling and her Superpower
Shelf Awareness, September 15, 2020, by Jennifer M. Brown
Judy Blume’s teen classic Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret turns 50
The Jerusalem Post, August 2, 2020 by Zachary Keyser
BookExpo Children’s Dinner Speakers Emphasize Finding One’s Voice
Publishers Weekly, May 29, 2020, by Clare Kirch
BookExpo 2020: In Full Blume
Publishers Weekly, May 27, 2020, by Alex Green
Curtis Sittenfeld and Judy Blume Discuss Hillary Clinton’s life without Bill
Interview Magazine, May 20, 2020, by Judy Blume
At 28, Judy Blume Was A Housewife With Secret Dreams Of Being A Writer
Bustle, April 23, 2020, by Samantha Leach
An Incomplete But Amusing Survey of Judy Blume References in Pop Culture: Are You There Judy? It’s, Well, Everyone
Literary Hub, February 12, 2020, by Emily Temple
Dick Jackson Remembered
Publishers Weekly, October 17, 2019, by Judy Blume et al.
Richard Jackson, Who Had an Ear for Children’s Books, Dies at 84
As an editor he championed writers, like Judy Blume, who changed the landscape of literature for young people. He later became a writer himself.
New York Times, October 13, 2019, by Neil Genzlinger
Talking about ‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’ and more with Judy Blume
Chicago Tribune, September 11, 2018, by Heidi Stevens
Judy Blume Celebrates Her 80th Birthday At Work In Key West
WLRN, February 12, 2018, by Alicia Zuckerman
Why Judy Blume Matters
The Huffington Post, February 12, 2018, by Amanda Palmer
Amanda Palmer Explains the Story Behind Her New Video Celebrating Judy Blume’s 80th Birthday
Slate, February 12, 2018, by Marissa Martinelli
Celebrating Judy Blume—Her Work and Impact—on Her 80th Birthday
School Library Journal, February 5, 2018 by Kara Yorio
What Judy Blume Can Teach You Today About Writing and Life
InStyle, December 14, 2017, by Mari Kasanuki
Judy Blume archive strengthens Beinecke’s young adult collections
Yale University News, October 10, 2017, by Michael Morand
Judy Blume To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award From American Academy Of Arts And Letters
Bustle, April 12, 2017, by Kristian Wilson
Judy Blume remembers: NJ, books and childhood
USA Today-app., September 26, 2016, by Kelly-Jane Cotter
Time & Place: Judy Blume Reminisces About Her Childhood Home
The Sunday Times UK, September 18, 2016, by Hugh Graham
Plume: Judy Blume’s Life of Books
Flamingo, August 25, 2016
10-Minute Writer’s Workshop: Judy Blume
New Hampshire Public Radio, July 27, 2016, by Sara Plourde
Judy Blume and Key West: Writer’s haven becomes forever home
The Key West Citizen: Keys Style, June 12, 2016, by Kay Harris