When I lock myself up to write, I cannot allow myself to think about the censor or the reviewer or anyone but my characters and their story!
Judy BlumeRead
Here's the thing: If you don't want your kids to read a book, fine. You can tell them not to read a book, and maybe they will and maybe they won't. But you can't say what other kids can read.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Parents can influence their children's reading choices, but should not dictate what others can read.
Judy Blume emphasizes the importance of freedom in reading and learning. While parents may have their preferences regarding what their own children should read, they do not have the authority to restrict the reading choices of other children, promoting the idea that access to diverse literature is vital for all young readers.
Themes
ReadingFreedomEducationChildrenLiterature
In practice
Example use cases
In a school board meeting discussing book bans.
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