Black showrunner Mara Brock Akil is the visionary behind Netflix’s newest teen drama series, “Forever.” The show is a reimagining of Judy Blume’s 1975 novel of the same name, which follows a young ...

Judy Blume’s groundbreaking 1975 novel Forever gets a timely and poignant reimagining in this new Netflix adaptation from acclaimed writer and producer Mara Brock Akil (Girlfriends, Being Mary Jane).

In Netflix’s Forever, a brief childhood friendship becomes much more complex but endearing as time passes. Created by Mara Brock Akil, reimagined from the 1975 Judy Blume novel of the same name, the ...

When Judy Blume’s "Forever" first hit shelves in 1975, it sparked controversy — and connection. The novel’s candid exploration of teenage love and sex was revolutionary, giving young readers ...

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