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Deenie

by Judy Blume

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Book of the Day, NPR · July 2, 2026

Judy Blume says she doesn't miss writing … but she’s very glad she wrote

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A young adult novel about a girl diagnosed with scoliosis who must confront changes to her self-image and future plans.

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