Books and Literature – Page 106

‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’: Beloved, Banned and Finally Adapted

Judy Blume’s 1970 novel hits the big screen at a difficult political moment for a story with themes of bodily autonomy and religious choice.

By Melena Ryzik

Blume, Judy Books and Literature Documentary Films and Programs Judy Blume Forever (Movie) Pardo, Davina Wolchok, Leah Writing and Writers

‘Judy Blume Forever’ Review: The Y.A. Author Who Went There First

The documentary, streaming on Amazon Prime Video, features Blume narrating the milestones of her life and career, along with interviews of her famous fans.

By Claire Shaffer

Books and Literature Dove, Rita Poetry and Poets Sinclair, Safiya Tculture2023 Writing and Writers

Rita Dove and the Younger Poet Who ‘Electrified’ Her

Rita Dove taught Safiya Sinclair that “it’s OK to say a thing plainly.”

By Jess Cole

Books and Literature Eleanor Shearer Tculture2023 Winterson, Jeanette Writing and Writers

A Lifelong Writing Mentorship That Started With a Story

Jeanette Winterson got a police escort so she could make it to Eleanor Shearer’s birth. What’s followed has been years of advice about building a creative life.

By Chloe Ashby