AMANDA BLUMES, FUCK YES!
@Martha’s Vineyard Amanda meets Judy Bloom (a gain!π) “She taught me: Keep writing. Keep telling the true-est emotional story, however far you can take it. As far as “they” will allow, then break beyond that acceptable barrier . Keep going. Likely you’ll make people uncomfortable; likely they’ll punish you, likely they’ll try to silence you. Keep going, you’re on the right path. Write the truth and connect. Write the truth and heal. Write the truth and find your people . They’re there. I needed this reminder so badly after the year I’ve just had.“ ~ AFPπΆ #dyor she’s back TFFT The Evolution of the Bans On Judy’s Books The censorship of Blume's books evolved through distinct political and cultural eras: [ 1 , 2 ] The Quiet 1970s Intercepts: When novels like Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret (1970) were first published, censorship was mostly isolated. Rogue school principals or small groups of parents would quietly remove copies f...