![]() ![]() Her frank and straightforward portrayals of young people have captivated the attention of countless readers. This Judy Blume renaissance is a testament to her enduring popularity. Meanwhile, “Judy Blume Forever,” a documentary that explores author’s life and impact on pop culture, was released last week on Amazon Prime Video. Her adult novel “ Summer Sisters” is set to become a Hulu limited series, the children’s classic “ Superfudge” is being adapted into an animated film for Disney+ and the young adult novel “ Forever” is being reimagined for Netflix. ![]() “Margaret” isn’t the only Blume title being adapted for our screens. Kelly Fremon Craig’s film adaptation of “Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret” hits US theaters this weekend, transporting longtime fans back to their childhoods and introducing a whole new crop of young people to Blume’s perceptive characters. Harry was struck by how strong the voice of protagonist Margaret was, and while her daughter was put off by some plot points around bullying and gender roles, she thought the book was sweet and could relate to Margaret’s spiritual uncertainty. A few years ago, Harry decided to reread the novel – this time with her own 11-year-old daughter. ![]()
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