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In Katy, Texas, Students Fight Back With Banned-Book Clubs, Pride Events and Political Activism

Culture wars rage as school board puts $93,000 in new library books in storage and bans titles by Judy Blume and Dr. Seuss.

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Michael Connelly, Nikki Grimes, Judy Blume and other authors unite against book bans

During what the ALA is calling Banned Books week, more than a dozen high-profile authors are taking a stand against censorship. Author Michael Connelly alone has donated $1 million to the cause.

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Judy Blume, James Patterson and other authors are helping PEN America open Florida office

Judy Blume, James Patterson and Michael Connelly are among 24 prominent writers who have raised more than $3 million to help PEN America open a center in Miami and expand it efforts to counter Florida’s surge in book bannings in recent years

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The 10 best movies of 2023 (so far), including the Michael Jordan sneaker drama Air

There have been some outstanding movies to come out in theaters and on streaming this year.

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What to stream this week: 'The Bachelorette,' Idris Elba, The Weeknd, Sarah Snook and 'Jack Ryan'

This week’s new entertainment releases include a new album from Lucinda Williams, the kickoff of the 20th season of the reality dating show “The Bachelorette” starring a 27-year-old therapist from Georgia who was featured on the last season of “The Bachelor,” and Idris Elba is stuck on the worst flight…

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Gary Shteyngart: ‘Orwell made dictatorships seem a lot less sexy’

The Soviet-born novelist on rewriting the Torah, learning from Judy Blume, and why Vladimir Nabokov is ‘yum’

The Guardian - UK

Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret review – warm, emotionally agile Judy Blume adaptation

With terrific performances from Abby Ryder Fortson and Rachel McAdams, Kelly Fremon Craig’s intuitive drama has cross-generational appeal

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Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret review: One of America’s most banned books is now a tender movie

Judy Blume has resisted film adaptations of her 1970 bestseller until now – she was right to wait

The Independent UK

Just a late Blumer fangirling

With a documentary and a feature adaptation of her timeless classic out, Judy Blume — one of the OGs of stories for young people — is back in the conversation.

The Hindu

Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret review – Judy Blume’s classic pre-teen tale retold

Set in 1970, the year Blume’s novel was published, the sweet-natured story is engaging but does feel a little out of date

The Guardian - UK

Young Adult author Judy Blume recognised in new documentary and adaptation of Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret

A new documentary and adaptation of 1970 classic Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret proves how radical and timeless the work of the 85-year-old writer really is.

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‘We used to agree on who we trust. Now we don’t’: James L Brooks on truth, The Simpsons and adapting Judy Blume

As the pioneering film-maker finally brings Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret to the screen, he reflects on his glittering career, why Terms of Endearment made him cry and how Broadcast News predicted the future

The Guardian - UK

Being a teenage girl is only getting harder. Thank God they still have Judy Blume

Blume’s groundbreaking books shepherded me and millions of others through the trials of adolescence – and they’re still as relevant as ever, says writer Leila Latif

The Guardian - UK

9 teen books that need film adaptations, from Man O’ War to What Sunny Saw in the Flames

With the forthcoming release of Judy Blume adaptation ‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret?’, Megan Warren-Lister runs through other Young Adult novels that should be given the big screen treatment

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How to watch Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret

Judy Blume's classic Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret has arrived on the big screen. Here's how you can watch it.

The Guardian - UK

Digested week: how can the US embrace James Corden, but not quiche?

This week there was the last ever Carpool Karaoke, more royal rumblings, and a pastry pursuit

Chicago Sun-Times

Backlash over eyeliner just more anti-‘woke’ folly

Red state busybodies are coming for Maybelline, iconic Chicago brand.

Woman & Home

Why was Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret banned?

On the heels of the release of the movie Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, fans wonder why the original 1970 book by Judy Blume was banned

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Chicago Sun-Times

‘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

The Conversation

Even the word 'period' is now politicised. That makes Judy Blume's classic ode to puberty especially relevant

A few years ago, my friends and I reminisced about our favourite novels as children. One of them was Judy Blume’s 1970 classic, Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, released this week (in the US, though not yet in Australia) as a film.

The Guardian - US

Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret review – Judy Blume adaptation is a winner

Abby Ryder Fortson and Rachel McAdams are remarkable in a thoughtful and funny expansion of the seminal 1970s teen novel

Salon

Judy Blume is "furious" over book bans

Salon spoke to filmmakers of Prime Video's doc about the beloved children's author who's no stranger to controversy

The Independent UK

Judy Blume, on top of the world (and her Key West bookstore)

In a lifetime of amazing plot twists, Judy Blume is enjoying another at age 85

Tom’s Guide

9 new shows and movies to watch this weekend on Netflix, HBO Max, Prime video and more (April 21-23)

Our guide on what to watch this weekend, including Ghosted, Mrs. Davis, The Diplomat

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Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret Reviews Are Here, See What Critics Are Saying About The Judy Blume Book Adaptation

Reviews are in for the adaptation of Judy Blume's classic Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret, so what do the critics think?

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