Literary FictionYoung Adult
A sixth-grade girl navigates puberty, religion, and friendships in this iconic Judy Blume novel.
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A sixth-grade girl navigates puberty, religion, and friendships in this iconic Judy Blume novel.
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Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. is a 1970 novel by Judy Blume, typically categorized as a young adult book. It follows a sixth-grade girl who has grown up without a religious affiliation, due to her parents' interfaith marriage. The novel explores her quest for a single religion, while confronting typical issues faced by early adolescent girls going through puberty, such as buying her first bra, having her first period, and feeling attracted to certain boys. The novel has been frequently c...
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Sexual content
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Moderate discussions of puberty, bras, periods, and kissing games like 'Two Minutes in the Closet'.
Violence & gore
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No violence or gore depicted.
Profanity
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No profanity or strong language depicted.
Substance use
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No substance use depicted.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation depicted.
Religious content
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Major focus on Margaret's exploration of religion, including Judaism and Christianity, and frequent talks with God.
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult themes depicted.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Minor themes of patriarchy and social norms around gender and body image.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide themes depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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No abuse or systemic suffering depicted.
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