We discuss Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. by Judy Blume, which was first published in 1970. Blume's popular novel has frequently been challenged since then; in the 1990s, it was the 60th most challenged book during that decade. It has also been included on multiple lists of the best novels for children.

In this episode, we discuss why Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. has been banned. We also offer our assessment of its pros and cons. Please listen to our twenty-fourth episode for a close reading of the book.

Some of the sources mentioned in this episode:

• https://www.booksontrial.com/are-you-there-god-its-me-margaret-the-passages-that-got-this-book-banned/

• https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/opinion/commentary/story/2023-05-05/opinion-how-did-judy-blumes-story-are-you-there-god-its-me-margaret-effect-readers

• https://sojo.net/articles/puberty-spiritual-are-you-there-god-it-s-me-margaret 

• https://afuse8production.slj.com/2020/10/08/are-you-there-god-its-me-a-historical-novel-margaret-turns-50/ 

• https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2023/04/29/judy-blume-books-are-still-transgressive-00094250
  

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