Judy Blume's Dramatic Childhood & Enduring Stories

0:00Entertainment stories making news on March 12th. Judy Bloom recently opened up on the Open Book Podcast with Jenna Bush Hager about her childhood as a pint-sized drama queen. In an episode recorded back in May 2025, the beloved children's author shared how she turned everyday secrets into dramatic stories in. Her head while bouncing a ball against her house. Bloom has built an incredible career since publishing her first novel in 1969. She's written over 30 books for kids and young adults, with hits like, Are You There God? It's me, Margaret, which hit theaters in 2023 and forever, now a Netflix series that premiered on May 8th 2025. Fans and families love how her story sparked connections. Jenna Bush Hager picked Bloom's adult novel Summer Sisters for her book club to mark its 25th anniversary and even revealed she's adapting it for the screen. Jenna's daughter was thrilled to meet Bloom, saying it was the first chapter book she ever read.

1:00Bloom credits reading for bonding her with her own mother growing up. She passed that love on to her kids too, just like Jenna does with her three children today. Her influence keeps growing through these new adaptations and heartfelt talks, reminding everyone why her books endure across generations. This story is shared with support from our sponsor. Sally Pillow is a pillow with built-in headphones. Layback, press play, and disappear into what you are listening to. S-O-L-I-SallyPillow.com