Episode 75: Forever

Forever

At long last, SSR tackles the infamous “Judy Blume sex book” — her 1975 YA novel Forever! On Episode 75, Alli and her guest discuss the way that the book portrays teen sex and informs readers about the importance of consent and safety. They also chat about the ways in which mixed messages about sex and relationships can inform the way a teenager makes decisions and the ways in which different kids react to the end of high school. Does Forever really deserve its reputation as the “Judy Blume sex book?" Listen and find out!

The guest on Episode 75 is Emily Edwards, freelance writer and host of the Fuckbois of Literature podcast. Follow FBoL on Instagram (@fuckboisoflit) and Twitter (@FuckboisOfLit). Follow Emily on Twitter (@MsEmilyEdwards).

CHECK OUT EMILY’S BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS:

Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen

A Quiet Life in the Country (A Lady Hardcastle Mystery Book 1) by T E Kinsey

MORE READING:

“Judy Blume’s Forever: the first and last word on teen sex?” (The Guardian, 2015)

“27 Things Judy Blume’s Forever Taught You About Sex” (BuzzFeed, 2014)

“Forever by Judy Blume” (Censorship & Judy Blume)

“Judy Blume Showed Innocence Isn’t Forever” (NPR, 2010)

“Judy Blume’s Forever… taught ‘70s teens about sex and ellipsis abuse” (The AV Club, 2012)

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