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About the author
Rachelle Bergstein is a lifestyle writer, author, and editor focused on style, pop culture, and families. Her work has appeared in the New York Post, the New York Times, on NPR, and more. She is the author of three books: Women from the Ankle Down, Brilliance and Fire, and The Genius of Judy. She lives with her husband and son in Brooklyn, New York.
MFOB featured book: The Genius of Judy
Everyone knows Judy Blume. We all remember the moment when we first read Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret, Blubber, Tiger Eyes, or Forever, and felt that instant connection to both the author and the characters’ very real inner lives. Blume’s books have garnered her fans of all ages for decades. But why were people so drawn to them? And why are we still talking about them now?
