Wish I read this as a kid 🫶

I love this book it is so sweet

I don't remember reading this book at the appropriate age (or it didn't leave an impression on me), so I thought I'd tackle it now. It's a short and sweet coming-of-age number. I can see why it's so fondly regarded so I suppose I'm a little bummed I didn't get in on the ground level. Would love to see a 2017 version – it'd be fun to see how Margaret would handle modern issues.

Loved the is sweet, funny pre teen story. Margaret is a cute sweet funny girl, and I loved the way the narrative was so simply put. Adorable.

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Recently saw the film adaptation and and wanted to revisit Judy Blume—haven’t read anything from her in years and never got around to Are You There God. A rare instance where I think the film lovingly expands upon and improves the book.

Still, Blume’s original work remains a lovely and refreshingly honest look at growing up and the societal pressures of school and religion. It certainly shows its age with its heteronormativity, both in gender roles and sexuality, but I think it’s safe to say it’s still quite progressive at heart. It may not represent everyone, but it feels real and true for many.

I never read this book as a preteen, but it’s a classic coming-of-age story and I’m glad I finally listened to it. It’s funny and sweet, as well as extremely honest about the realities of growing up. I personally was touched by the openness surrounding religion and enjoyed the fact that Margaret’s parents were so supportive in not forcing any religious beliefs on her. I do wish there had been a conversation included at the end with her teacher about her letter, though, as I felt like it was left unfinished. Otherwise, a quick and satisfying listen.

wouldve been nice to have read this at a much younger age haha pero ok ra shea

"Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret" promotes outdated and unhealthy attitudes. Margaret and friends value appearance over substance, participating in bust-inflating exercises that reduce girls' worth to anatomy. Casual bullying and toxic peer pressure abound without consequence. Complex religious identity exploration is superficialized into a shallow denomination fight. While once groundbreaking, the book's damaging assumptions have not stood the test of time and no longer provide healthy messages for young audiences.

I loved this book so much. 10/10 would most definitely read again!!

I wish I read this when I was 11. What a beautiful, sincere book about what it feels like for a girl growing up. I am agnostic myself, and still enjoyed every word. In fact, the title is a little misleading. While the main character does talk to her "God", the spiritual being on the other end does not belong to any religion. Besides spirituality, the book discusses the most relevant topics that secretly all pre-teen girls obsess about: boys, breasts, first kisses, first period, bullying, alienation, desire to fit in. I know if I ever have a daughter, Are You There God? will be on her bookshelf.

A book any 10-12 yo girl needs to read!

Probably because I'm much, much older than the characters, I didn't enjoy this book all that well. It was cute, but it was very juvenile. And then there were a few situations that weren't resolved, so that was a bit frustrating as well.

I have heard of this book for years! It is a super short read that I wish I had read when I was younger.

I read this book a million times when I was in grade 5. I was OBSESSED with it.

I loved how Margret was able to express each and every emotion so realistically like she was writing a diary, I related to alot of the scenes in the book. It also helped me become very confident in my body and I got so excited to get my period 😂. It's also the book that git me into writing other books.

CUTE

So I decided to reread this book because my younger sister was reading it. I read it for the first time back in elementary school. I loved it then and I still love it now. It's such a good book for young girls in my opinion.

Kinda feel sorry for all those girls who looked forward to getting their period and developing breasts only to realize it comes with pain, objectification, and just plain annoyance. Although I did like reading the book, it didn't really have anything going for it other than the easy-to-read aspect. Maybe I've read a lot more coming-of-age YA since the book was published almost fifty years ago but it didn't feel complete. I expected some more on the Margaret-Laura angle, it would have been nice for them to become friends. I don't expect a 12yo to be able to choose a religion so that part was very nicely done, I must say. Some of the bits felt a little haphazard and had little meaning or any consequences at all — Nancy's lie, the maternal grandparents' visit, the way Margaret's first period happened. Some of it was rushed. Or incomplete. Also, what are the (period) belts they talk about??

I am Margaret, except I'm 23.

I read this book over and over in fifth grade. A charming novel for young girls to feel not alone in the trials of growing up.