The Temple Emanu-El Streicker Cultural Center hosted Judy Blume in conversation with Zibby Owens about finding writing as a release, developing her fictional voice, coping with success she’d never imagined and her long-time activism against book banning. This in-person & online event was May 13, 2025.

On May 13, 2025, Judy and Zibby Owens were in conversation at The Temple Emanu-El Streicker Cultural Center: “Judy Blume … on Judy Blume.” Zibby is author, podcaster, bookstore owner and CEO of Zibby Media. Click here to listen to the audio version or read the transcript of their conversation.

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