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Professor Edelstein examines the enduring appeal of Judy Blume’s books. Over seven lessons, you’ll learn how Blume pioneered middle-grade and young adult (YA) literature and helped to make these genres the global sensations they are today. You’ll identify the themes and motifs that run throughout her books, and you’ll review Blume’s books as literary work worthy of analysis. You’ll also see why the very act of questioning (about the existence of God, the persistence of racism, the unwritten rules of suburbia) is so central to Blume’s vision of coming-of-age literature.

Judy Moody is in a mood. Not a good mood. And definitely NOT a math mood. The substitute teacher in Class 3T thinks Judy's math skills need improving. So Judy has to start meeting with a math tutor. Does this mean flash cards? Does this mean baby games? Does this mean school on weekends? But when Judy meets her tutor - a sick-awesome college student with an uber-funky sense of style - and gets a glimpse of college life, Judy's bad math-i-tude turns into a radical glad-i-tude.

The beloved author, who has received more than 90 literary awards, makes a rare appearance to discuss her series for young readers ages 6 and up with the Children's Librarian at the Bank Street School for Children, Lisa Von Drasek. The event will feature a discussion with the audience.

La vita di Victoria Leonard cambia per sempre nell’estate in cui Caitlin Somers la sceglie come amica. A parte l’età, dodici anni, non hanno molto altro...

Für Amanda gibt es keinen schlimmeren Nervzwerg als ihren kleinen Bruder: Er isst am liebsten Nudeln ohne alles, kann kein Geheimnis für sich behalten und geht mit Ohrenwärmern zum Friseur. Und er findet, dass seine Schwester die größte Besserwisserin der Weltgeschichte ist. Dabei kann sie noch nicht mal richtig Fahrrad fahren! Amanda hält sich selber dagegen für superschlau. Schließlich kann sie schon fast ganz allein Pfannkuchen backen und natürlich Luis’ Gedanken lesen ... Die beiden erzählen abwechselnd aus ihrem turbulenten Geschwisterleben - ein Hörspaß für die ganze Familie!

This series offers an in-depth look at Judy Blume's influential career as a pioneering author in children's and young adult literature. It traces her journey from a young, imaginative girl in New Jersey to a bestselling writer who revolutionized the way sensitive topics are addressed in books for young readers. The narrative covers Blume's most iconic works, her fearless approach to taboo subjects, and her ongoing fight against censorship. Listeners will gain insight into Blume's writing process, her personal challenges, and the enduring impact of her books on multiple generations. The episode...

“My name is Harriet Manners, and I am a geek.” A brand new summer story from the no. 1 bestselling and award-winning GEEK GIRL series! Harriet Manners knows many facts. And she knows everything there is to know about Paris… except what to do when you’re the hottest new model at Fashion...

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Find the Girl by Lucy and Lydia Connell, read by Sophie Shad. Falling for your best friend's love interest is bad...Falling for your twin's is catastrophic. As kids, Nina and Nancy were inseparable. As teenagers, not so much... Where Nancy is popular, an...

This beautiful portrait of a family in a fishing village in Maine is "a fresh look at marriage, motherhood, and the wondrous inner lives of teenagers. A truly beautiful and unforgettable love story of a family on the brink” (Lily King, author of Writers & Lovers). A must-read from the...