Offers an intimate and expansive look at Judy Blume's life, work and cultural impact, focusing on her most iconic--and controversial--young adult novels, from Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret to Blubber.

Housewife's syndrome -- Kiddie lit -- Pre-teen girls -- Menstruation -- Bad kids -- The fourth dimension -- Money -- Mothers -- Masturbation -- Virginity -- Pleasure -- Paperbacks -- Rebellion -- Mistakes -- Monogamy -- Divorce -- Fame -- Gatekeepers -- Allies -- Censorship -- Morals -- Notoriety -- Daughters -- Libraries -- Legacy.