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Mentioned in 10 episodes

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.

Book • 1970

The book follows Margaret Simon, who moves from New York City to Farbrook, New Jersey, and struggles to fit in with her new friends.

Margaret is part of a secret club where the girls discuss boys, bras, and getting their periods.

Born to a Jewish father and a Christian mother, Margaret is trying to figure out her own religious identity and has a personal relationship with God, whom she talks to about her thoughts, fears, and desires.

The story addresses themes of puberty, peer pressure, social acceptance, and religious identity in a relatable and humorous way.

Mentioned by

Elizabeth Craft

Barrie Hardymon

Jennifer Weiss-Wolf

Mentioned in 10 episodes

Mentioned by

Polly Vernon

as the book that taught her about periods.

How Well do we Understand the Female Body? With Polly Vernon

Mentioned by Heather, a listener, regarding her experience reading it during late elementary school.

Estevanico, aka Mustapha al-Azemmour

Mentioned by

Gretchen Rubin

and

Elizabeth Craft

as one of their favorite authors whose books they have read since childhood.

Ep. 524 Use a Messy Closet, a 3-Hour Rule for Difficult People & Renowned Judy Blume on Reading

Mentioned by

Helen Zaltzman

as one of the Judy Blume books she borrowed from her friend Leave.

218. Banned Books

Mentioned by Conan O'Brien as a book he read as a child.

Mentioned by

Toby Howell

when discussing a book by Judy Blume.

Bed Bath & Beyond Bankruptcy, Twitter verifies dead celebs & Bud Light Ad Drama

Mentioned by

Hillary Frank

while discussing her daughter's lack of sex education compared to the fictional character Margaret in the movie adaptation.

The Most Important Lesson in Sex Ed Isn’t Actually Sex

Mentioned by

Neil Pasricha

as a book he read as a child, illustrating the impact of fiction on empathy and understanding.

Neil Pasricha: The Happiness Equation

Referenced by the speakers in the context of romantic exploration, suggesting the book is about self-discovery and relationships.

The Cult of Sleepaway Camp

Mentioned by

Elsa Chang

and

Tovia Smith

when discussing book bans and censorship.

Authors Of Banned Books Are Fed Up – and Fighting Back

Mentioned by

Bert Kreischer

as books he carried around in fifth grade to impress girls.

Dr. Phil Makes Bert Cry | 2 Bears, 1 Cave

Mentioned by Ash when discussing which game is the most dangerous to play.

Spooky Games That Will Ruin Your Actual Life Vol. 4

Mentioned by

Nahlah Ayed

as a potential answer to what

Ian Williams

's last words would be.

# 4: What it means to truly listen

Mentioned by

Holly Fry

as the book where she was first introduced to the idea of a sanitary belt.

Behind the Scenes Minis: Opera and Joyous Research

Referenced by

Guy Kawasaki

in relation to an editorial

Jennifer Weiss-Wolf

wrote.

Jennifer Weiss-Wolf: Breaking Barriers from Menstruation to Menopause

Mentioned by

Barrie Hardymon

as a book he read in his youth, highlighting the importance of expansive reading experiences.

Bonus: Banned Books

Mentioned by

Megyn Kelly

as her favorite books from childhood, known for their relatable and sometimes confronting themes.

Megyn Kelly: Special Mother’s Day episode of "Dedicated with Doug Brunt"

Mentioned by

Tayari Jones

as a childhood favorite author who unexpectedly helped her career.

Tayari Jones: How I Found My Voice

Mentioned by

Amanda Jones

as an influential author whose books shaped her life and continue to be challenged.

That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America

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