But for young girls, Blume was essentially the internet before it existed. For all genders, there were Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing (1972), Blubber (1974) and the Fudge books that were page-turners. She had an amazing array of entry points to her work too. Her books were a constant in the Club’s rotation, thriving way past their release date cycle to welcome generations of young readers into a life-long love of reading. It's definitely a film worth watching.If you’re of a certain age where the monthly Scholastic Book Club flyers being dropped on your school desk was akin to a spiritual moment, then Judy Blume is likely a formative figure in your growing up. Running 1 hour and 37 minutes, "Judy Blume Forever" is a nostalgic, uplifting, and inspirational documentary now streaming on Prime Video. Many who reached out to Judy to ask important questions – just like Margaret.
A few remain banned from some schools and libraries today.Ī highlight throughout the film includes excerpts from the thousands of fan letters written to Blume that poignantly illustrate her impact on her young readers. Her books were among the list of banned titles during the conservative wave of the eighties. She turned to her experiences and curiosities as a pre-teen for inspiration, including the taboo topics of puberty, menstruation, and sexuality, which weren't discussed in her own family when she was growing up.īut not all were fans of Blume's work. What made Blume so endearing to her readers was her ability to write fiction from the perspective of her readers and take on topics they wanted to read about. It’s a classic loved by many, including celebrities Lena Dunham, Molly Ringwald, late-night host Samantha Bee, and "PEN15" creator and star Anna Konkle, who each share their connection to and admiration of Blume's work in the film. "Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret" is a young adult novel about a sixth-grade girl who seeks to understand her changing body, friendships, and faith by consulting her imaginary God to find the answers. We learn about Judy's childhood, growing up in Elizabeth, N.J., during World War II, and we follow her journey from college at New York University to marriage, then from motherhood to her breakout success following the publication of 1970's "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret." Screening in the 2023 Sundance Film Festival’s Premieres section "Judy Blume Forever" is an engaging documentary that shares an intimate portrait of Judy, told by Judy herself and her family, friends, and fans. But to her fans – especially those who grew up in the Seventies – she is a hallmark of the journey from childhood to adolescence. Judy Blume is a celebrity in young adult fiction, having authored 25 books over five decades.
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