Everyone knows Judy Blume. Her books have garnered her fans of all ages for decades and sold tens of millions of copies. In The Genius of Judy, Judy’s story begins as a mother seeking purpose beyond her 1960s New Jersey suburb. Starring ordinary children with real problems, her books explored the pillars of the women’s rights movement—careers, bodily autonomy, and even sexual pleasure. She wasn’t trying to be a revolutionary — just tell honest stories — but it sparked a cohesive, culture-altering vision of modern adolescence. This is the story of how a housewife became a groundbreaking artist, and how generations of empowered fans are her legacy, today more than ever.

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