Judy Blume Stands with Trans Community Amid J.K. Rowling Controversy

Young adult fiction pioneer Judy Blume faced backlash after defending J.K. Rowling and calling her a "victim of Twitter" in a recent interview. Blume later revised her remarks on Twitter, saying she supports the trans community and disagrees with anyone who does not fully support equality and acceptance for LGBTQIA+ people. Blume's books have faced scrutiny over the years for their candid depictions of adolescent sexuality and puberty. She also spoke out against book bans happening across the nation, saying that protecting children means educating them and arming them with knowledge.