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Mentioned in 6 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.
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.
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Mentioned in 6 episodes
Mentioned by 
Gretchen Rubin and 
Elizabeth Craft as one of their favorite authors whose books they have read since childhood.
Gretchen Rubin and Elizabeth Craft as one of their favorite authors whose books they have read since childhood.
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Ep. 524 Use a Messy Closet, a 3-Hour Rule for Difficult People & Renowned Judy Blume on Reading
Mentioned by Conan O'Brien as a book he read as a child.
Questions 3
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
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 
Megyn Kelly as her favorite books from childhood, known for their relatable and sometimes confronting themes.
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 
Barrie Hardymon as a book he read in his youth, highlighting the importance of expansive reading experiences.
Barrie Hardymon as a book he read in his youth, highlighting the importance of expansive reading experiences.
Bonus: Banned Books
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
