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Mentioned in 17 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.

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Mentioned in 17 episodes

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Helen Zaltzman
as one of the Judy Blume books she borrowed from her friend Leave.
34 snips
218. Banned Books
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Polly Vernon
as the book that taught her about periods.
31 snips
How Well do we Understand the Female Body? With Polly Vernon
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Christle Guevarra
when recalling a prayer to God to trade her straight A's to be thinner.
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The Doctor Who Tried Fat Loss Medications | Dr. Christle Guevarra
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Nick Mullen
as a book he read during the summer reading club.
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(06-29-2016) The Eighth Episode - Cumtown (8)
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Josh Clark
and Chuck Bryant as Judy Blume's landmark novel that addressed puberty and adolescent anxieties.
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The Beloved Judy Blume
Mentioned by Heather, a listener, regarding her experience reading it during late elementary school.
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Estevanico, aka Mustapha al-Azemmour
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Gretchen Rubin
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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 Laura Snapes as an influential coming-of-age author comparable to Taylor Swift's impact on girl's experience.
Taylor Swift’s girlhood era is ending. Where does she go next?
Mentioned by the host when listing
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Judy Blume
's famous works and referenced by Scott Simon when discussing a memorable scene and irreverent voice.
Judy Blume says she doesn't miss writing … but she’s very glad she wrote
Mentioned by Conan O'Brien as a book he read as a child.
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