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Ep. 97: Figuring out why kids need books that speak their language
Why are Judy Blume’s books still resonating decades later—and what can they teach us about feminism, censorship, and raising readers in 2025?
In this episode, bestselling author and editor Rachelle Bergstein shares her journey as a writer and mom, and what she discovered while researching her latest book, The Genius of Judy.
From literary snobbery to spicy teen novels, this conversation is packed with thoughtful takes on children’s literature, cultural shifts, and the quiet power of books that meet kids where they’re at.
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