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"""A thoughtful take on how Blume's life and books translated for young people the gains of the women's movement. Blume's fans will treasure this."" --Publishers Weekly ""A timely appreciation of an author who indeed 'represent[ed] something much bigger than herself'--and still does."" --Kirkus Reviews ""The Genius of Judy interlaces biography, textual analysis, and cultural history so deftly and so entertainingly that you don't even realize how much you're learning while you enjoy it. A tour of Blume's life, work, and various contexts as approachable, wise, humane, and honest as the master herself."" --Isaac Butler, author of The Method: How the 20th Century Learned to Act ""The Genius of Judy is an intimate tale of an artist finding her voice: a coming-of-age story worthy of Judy Blume herself. Here Blume's timeless work sparkles with new poignancy, and proves how vitally necessary it continues to be to let curious young readers have challenging, thoughtful books."" --Avery Trufelman, host of the Articles of Interest podcast ""A fiery and inspiring look at one of our culture's most defining voices and her remarkable life story. Told with Bergstein's characteristic rigor and wit, The Genius of Judy reads like one of Blume's best, breaking our hearts and putting them back together again."" --Marisa Meltzer, New York Times bestselling author of Glossy ""A must-read for Judy Blume fans, offering new and fascinating insight. Bergstein's book will resonate with those who care deeply about protecting the freedom to read, and arrives at just the right moment."" --Jessica Ralli, Co-author with Megan Madison of the First Conversations series (RISE X Penguin Workshop)"

"""The Genius of Judy is a must-read for Judy Blume fans; revisiting Blume's work in the context of her personal life offers new and fascinating insight into the greater social movements her stories both reflected and impacted. Bergstein's timely book will resonate with those who care deeply about protecting the freedom to read, and arrives at just the right moment, reminding us of the ongoing work of ensuring stories that reflect children's lived experiences are written, published, and protected."" --Jessica Ralli, Co-author with Megan Madison of the First Conversations series (RISE X Penguin Workshop)"

"""A timely appreciation of an author who indeed 'represent[ed] something much bigger than herself'--and still does."" --Kirkus ""The Genius of Judy interlaces biography, textual analysis, and cultural history so deftly and so entertainingly that you don't even realize how much you're learning while you enjoy it. A tour of Blume's life, work, and various contexts as approachable, wise, humane, and honest as the master herself."" --Isaac Butler, author of The Method: How the 20th Century Learned to Act ""The Genius of Judy is an intimate tale of an artist finding her voice: a coming-of-age story worthy of Judy Blume herself. Here Blume's timeless work sparkles with new poignancy, and proves how vitally necessary it continues to be to let curious young readers have challenging, thoughtful books."" --Avery Trufelman, host of the Articles of Interest podcast ""A fiery and inspiring look at one of our culture's most defining voices and her remarkable life story. Told with Bergstein's characteristic rigor and wit, The Genius of Judy reads like one of Blume's best, breaking our hearts and putting them back together again."" --Marisa Meltzer, New York Times bestselling author of Glossy ""A must-read for Judy Blume fans, offering new and fascinating insight. Bergstein's book will resonate with those who care deeply about protecting the freedom to read, and arrives at just the right moment."" --Jessica Ralli, Co-author with Megan Madison of the First Conversations series (RISE X Penguin Workshop)"

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Rachelle Bergstein is a lifestyle writer, author, and editor, focused on style, pop culture, and families. Her work has appeared in the New York Post, The New York Times, NPR, and more. She is the author of three books: Women from the Ankle Down, Brilliance and Fire, and The Genius of Judy. She lives with her husband and son in Brooklyn. Find out more at RachelleBergstein.com.

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