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The Books That Inspired Mara Brock Akil's Most Personal Story Yet

The writer tells her most personal story yet in her debut novel, 'The Revelation of Dionne Daphne.'

Marie Claire · Jul 7

Martha's Vineyard film fest returns with Black star power, bold storytelling and cultural legacy

The Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival is back for its 23rd year, celebrating Black filmmakers, actors and tastemakers

The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2025

The secret to Judy Blume’s staying power

The classic coming-of-age novel that inspired a new series remains timeless and necessary, on the page and screen

Salon · May 21, 2025

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Netflix’s Forever radically reimagines Judy Blume – but only proves how essential her work still is

STATE OF THE ARTS: Blume’s willingness to treat teen fiction with the utmost candour has always ruffled feathers, writes Micha Frazer-Carroll. Netflix’s provocative new adaptation gets at the core of what makes the author such a unique and vital figure

The Independent UK · May 17, 2025

'Forever' Season 2: Everything We Know

"What I love about the ending and the complexity is that love is intact."

Marie Claire · May 15, 2025

Meet Michael Cooper Jr., the Newcomer Who Plays Justin in Netflix's 'Forever'

Romance fans are falling for his performance as Justin in the Mara Brock Akil series.

Marie Claire · May 12, 2025

Is there going to be a Forever season 2 on Netflix?

After storming Netflix and wowing viewers, is Forever season 2 coming? There certainly is more story to tell, so I hope so.

WhatToWatch · May 12, 2025

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Meet Lovie Simone, the Actress Who Plays Keisha in Netflix's 'Forever'

We're obsessed with her performance as Keisha in the new series from Mara Brock Akil.

Marie Claire · May 12, 2025

I've binged Netflix's new hit — and it's the best new show I've seen this year

Forever is Netflix’s new hit drama, and after binge-watching it, I can say it’s the best new show I’ve seen this year.

WhatToWatch · May 12, 2025

'Forever' Doesn't Have a Perfect Happy Ending—And It's All the Better For It

Mara Brock Akil's Netflix romance series does justice to Keisha and Justin in the difficult decision they have to make.

Marie Claire · May 9, 2025

Lovie Simone leads new series that adapts Judy Blume's 'Forever...' for TV

Lovie Simone stars in the new Netflix series, “Forever.'

The Independent UK · May 5, 2025

Forever: release date, trailer, cast, episode guide and everything we know about the Judy Blume adaptation series

Super producer Mara Brock Akil brings a new adaption of Judy Blume’s Forever. Here’s everything we know about the new series.

WhatToWatch · Feb 12, 2025

Karen Pittman And Wood Harris Join Mara Brock Akil's 'Forever'

Karen Pittman and Wood Harris join Mara Brock Akil's 'Forever' series based on Judy Blume's novel, exploring the love story of two Black teens in LA.

Mara Brock Akil set to reimagine Judy Blume’s ‘Forever’ as Netflix series

Tribune News Service · Nov 11, 2022

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