publication date: Thursday, August 25, 2011 (part of Summer 2011)

category: Literature

clue: helping teenagers deal with sex since 1969

explanation: Blume was an author of books for children and teenagers, several of which became controversial for addressing sex-related topics. more…

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, Mike Rothstein, and Steve Dunn

Summer 2011 Tournament: There can be only one! Many players have entered the tournament, but they'll be paired off in brackets until only one remains in the end to win the season. These goos are a little harder than usual, but they're still playable by all.

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