Places I Never Meant to Be: A Personal View. (cover story)

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  • Author(s): Blume, Judy
  • Source:
    American Libraries. Jun/Jul99, Vol. 30 Issue 6, p62. 6p. 2 Color Photographs.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      BLUME, Judy, 1938-; CENSORSHIP; KATZ, Leanne; CHILDREN'S literature
    • Abstract:
      Presents a speech by author Judy Blume about censorship. Personal experience with the book 'A Rage to Live' by John O'Hara; Censorship experiences with her books including "Are You There God? Its Me, Margaret'; The rise of censorship since 1980 and its effects; Censorship in her book 'Tiger Eyes'; Her relationship to the National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC) and its director Leanne Katz; Individual educators' battles with censorship; Effects of censorship on children and society. INSET: Starring an Intellectual Freedom Fighter as Herself.