What made Judy Blume’s books so popular? Reflecting on her illustrious career and new biography

Few authors have impacted young readers' lives as much as Judy Blume. Her beloved books are frank about puberty, sex and the messiness of growing up. Alicia Cox Thomson and Brian Francis, two lifelong Judy Blume fans join the show to talk about their recent reading of Judy Blume: A Life by Mark Oppenheimer, and the impact Judy Blume has had on their reading lives. Plus, author Janie Chang answers The Next Chapter’s Proust questionnaire. Books discussed on this week's show include:Judy Blume: A Life by Mark OppenheimerThe Fourth Princess by Janie Chang Check us out on Instagram @cbcbooks and TikTok @cbcbooks