As one of the most widely banned authors in American history, Judy Blume has some opinions on censorship. In an interview for the cover of Variety’s Power of Women issue, the legendary author…
controversy, wherein Puffin Books came under fire for publishing “updated” editions of Dahl’s books including “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” and “James and the Giant Peach.”
When asked if the Dahl situation made her worry that something similar could happen to her own work, she smiled, saying, “Not as long as I’m around.” Though Ronald Reagan’s politics may have emboldened the groups that targeted her work, Blume said that trend was no match for how the issue has progressed today.
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