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Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. | Judy Blume
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Margaret shares her secrets and her spirituality in this iconic Judy Blume novel, beloved by millions, that now has a fresh new look.Margaret Simon, almost twelve, likes long hair, tuna fish, the smell of rain, and things that are pink. Shes just moved from New York City to Farbook, New Jersey, and is anxious to fit in with her new friendsNancy, Gretchen, and Janie. When they form a secret club to talk about private subjects like boys, bras, and getting their first periods, Margaret is happy to belong. But none of them can believe Margaret doesnt have religion, and that she isnt going to the Y or the Jewish Community Center. What they dont know is Margaret has her own very special relationship with God. She can talk to God about everythingfamily, friends, even Moose Freed, her secret crush. Margaret is funny and real, and her thoughts and feelings are oh-so-relatableyoull feel like shes talking right to you, sharing her secrets with a friend.
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baranskilydia13

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

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baranskilydia13

Margaret shares her challenges and worries about her transforming body and her spirtuality. I would save this book for middle schoolers grades 6-9. I thought this is a good book for young girls and can help them understand that what they are going through is normal.

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Reece203914

This book is a great pick for an option for a book club. This would not be book to read during read aloud for the whole class. This has important conversations about coming of age, but would not be appropriate to make a whole class read/listen to. Very relatable as someone who was once 11 years old!

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Reece203914

“I can‘t go back, and I don‘t want to stay here by myself without friends. I just wish I knew what to do.”

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jbernath

This book is a great pick for an option for a book club. This would not be book to read during read aloud for the whole class. This has important conversations about coming of age, but would not be appropriate to make a whole class read/listen to. Very relatable as someone who was once 11 years old!

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baranskilydia13
Pickpick

This book won many outstanding awards. The basis of the story is about a coming of age 6th grader named margaret Simon who is navigating the challenges of growing up.

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Reece203914
Pickpick

Realistic Fiction: It won many awards including Outstanding Book of the Year. 11 year old girl who is navigating puberty, relationships, peer pressure, curiosity about religion, and all the challenges that children go through. She uses prayer to God to express her questions and struggles. This book is relatable across generations and cultures because it talks about situations that all children go through and make it lighthearted.

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jbernath

“I can‘t go back, and I don‘t ant to stay here by myself without friends. I just wish I knew what to do.”

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schuckman.j

“Are you there God? It‘s me, Margaret.”

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schuckman.j

I read this book as a middle schooler and I remember it making me feel seen! It was a great read and I loved reading it again. There are more older child topics (preteen) older grades would love it.

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jbernath
Mehso-so

Realistic Fiction: It won many awards including outstanding book of the Year. 11 year old girl who is navigating puberty, relationships, peer pressure, curiosity about religion, and all the challenges that children go through. She uses prayer to God to express her questions and struggles. This book is relatable across generations and cultures because it talks about situations that all children go through and make it lighthearted.

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schuckman.j
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Are You There God? It‘s Me, Margaret written by Judy Blume was originally published in 1970. It won many awards including Outstanding Book of the Year. The main basis of the book is a coming of age novel about a 6th grader named Margaret Simon who is navigating the challenges of growing up. This book is easily relatable to children and a book that creates a sense of “you are not alone”!

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BookwormAHN
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I only got 35/211. I feel like if I had had kids I would have read more since a lot of them seemed to be children's books. The banning of most of those books seems absurd but I picked these three but I'm at a loss as to why they would be banned. Also I think The Diary of Anne Frank should be mandatory school reading.
Thanks for the tag @dabbe
I tag @Bookwormjillk @DebinHawaii @catiewithac
#TLT #ThreeListThursday

catiewithac I‘ve only read 28! 😮 1mo
dabbe I guess MARGARET is in there because she (gasps) gets her period. 🙄 RE: ANNE FRANK ... 🎯! Thanks for playing and sharing! 🧡🍁🧡 1mo
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dabbe
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#middlegrademonday
@karisimo

Still have my copy from the 1970s. 🧡🩶🧡

TheSpineView Loved that book! 😍📖 2mo
dabbe @TheSpineView A major fave from childhood--as were all of her books. 🧡🩶🧡 2mo
Karisimo I‘m almost ashamed to admit I haven‘t read this! How is that possible?! Thanks for posting! 2mo
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dabbe @Karisimo It's SO worth the read ... even 50 years later! 🤩 2mo
Aimeesue Reread this recently - still so good! 2mo
dabbe @Aimeesue I think I need to reread it. 🤩 Or maybe do a whole Judy Blume BR? Wonder if anyone would want to do that? 🤔 2mo
tpixie Great timeless book!!! 2mo
dabbe @tpixie 🩶🧡🩶 2mo
Aimeesue @dabbe That would be WAY easier for me to do than all of Matthew Shardlake, even though I love him 😁 2mo
dabbe @Aimeesue Maybe something to start in January 2025! 🤩 And, oh, Matthew ... long but good! I'm glad it's 2 months for a book and not one! 😂 2mo
tpixie @dabbe I might try to do that…. If someone else organizes it! 😜 Judy Blume 2025! (edited) 2mo
dabbe @tpixie I'm thinking about it! 😘 2mo
tpixie @dabbe it‘s a fun idea, but we have so many books to read!! 📚 2mo
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lil1inblue
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I still cannot believe that it is 2024 and this book is considered #controversial. It makes me so sad.

#aboutabook

TheBookHippie I adore this book! 2mo
Leftcoastzen I hear you , a wonderful book! 2mo
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Eggs You should read The Genius of Judy @Leftcoastzen @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 2mo
lil1inblue @eggs Thanks for the rec! Added to #mounttbr! 2mo
lil1inblue @thebookhippie @leftcoastzen @alwaysbeenaloverofbooks It's always felt like the epitome of innocence to me. Probably because of the time in my childhood when I read it. I just don't get the “controversy.“ 2mo
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Kshakal
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Happy birthday Judy Blume! 🎂🎂🎂

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Happy birthday 🎈🎁🎊🎉🎂 9mo
Ruthiella Such an important author who has positively impacted generations . ❤️ 9mo
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Pickpick

5/5 🌟

This book is incredibly sweet, heartwarming, and funny, transporting me back to my pre-teen years. I truly wish I had read it during my youth, which is why I bought a copy for my daughter. A must-read for all young girls.

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Blueberry
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4.5 ⭐ Read for a movie bookclub.

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Shelm1
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Offers great insight into the perspective of a 6th-grade girl. Margret forms new friendships along the way. The characters are relatable and credible for young preteen girls today. Discusses working on a new journey in life. Talks about the challenges that young girls face (boys, periods, getting to know themselves, etc.)

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miles.bryant
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The novel covers the challenges of moving to a new place and ones connection to belief. It is a great contemporary fiction novel that covers growing up and how that can be difficult and that it is possible to get through it. It touches on identity and working towards finding it.

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mcappel
Pickpick

Offers a good perspective of a 6th-grade girl. She is starting a new school and shares her thoughts about figuring out her identity. It is about friendship, family, and spirituality. Perfect for pre-teens (boys, periods, understanding herself)

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noradickens

“Are you there God? It‘s me, Margaret. We‘re moving today. I‘m so scared God. I‘ve never lived anywhere but here. Suppose I hate my new school? Suppose everybody there hates me? Please help me God. Don‘t let New Jersey be too horrible. Thank you.”

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noradickens

This book is perfect for middle school students in grades 5-8th. This book dives deeper into the perspective of a young girl who is navigating her new life experiences of moving, making new friends, understanding her developing body, and her relationship with religion. Overall, the book is very relatable for young pre-adolescents.

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noradickens
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Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret, is a beautifully written book by Judy Blume. This book offers great insight into the perspective of a young sixth-grade girl. The book discusses the issues of friendship, family, and spirituality as Margaret navigates the uncertainties that come with adolescence.

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melissajayne
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Watching this as I eat my dinner #booktomovie #deweyoct

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Leftcoastzen
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A message on New York Public Library site about banned books week.😞 https://view.email.nypl.org/?qs=26c95893c7359142b3232a24d641e3cf46b119d294d71433...

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sisilia
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3⭐️ I was 12 when I read this book for the first time, and I‘m now older than these kids‘ parents! 🙈 Have you all seen the movie? Is it worth watching?

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I really want to see it! 1y
TheBookHippie The movie is beautiful. 1y
DivineDiana I enjoyed the movie. 1y
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RowReads1
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The film is fun. I loved the book as a kid. I related to the moving, not having a central religion, puberty and everything surrounding it. 😀