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Podcast: Book Friends Forever
Episode: Otherwise Known as Judy the Great by Selina Alko Read by Gail Shalan
Description: Beloved and trailblazing author Judy Blume comes to life in this poetic picture book about her childhood.
Judy Blume is known for fearlessly discussing topics that were once considered taboo. As a young girl, Judy was not encouraged to share her feelings, so instead she invented stories as a way to understand the world around her. Growing up Jewish, during and in the aftermath of WWII, dramatically shaped Judy’s childhood. Her younger years were full of fear. Judy processed her conflicted emotions by making up stories where she could control the conflict as she worked through challenging life scenarios. Th...