Lucky for margaret, shes acquired one other individual to confide in. Its none other than the queen of banned books herself, judy blume, and her immortal tale of budding womanhood, are you there god. Depending on what age you were and which version you read, you were either extremely helped, extremely confused or both by judy blumes 1970 ya book are you there, god. I fled to our neighborhood book store and quickly procured what had been my own puberty guide book. What was one of the most memorable moments of are you there god. Its me, margaret, and novels for adult readers, including wifey, smart women, and summer sisters. Classic comingofage story rings true decades later. She s just moved from new york city to the suburbs and is anxious to fit in with her new friendsnancy, gretchen, and janie. The comical longings of little girls who want to be big girlsexercising to the chant of we mustwe mustincrease our bust. Mar 03, 2020 fifty years after the seminal novel are you there god. Its me, margaret was published in 1970 as a ya novel, but it meant much more to a generation of preadolescent girls looking for answers and a sense they werent alone as.
Shes just moved from new york city to farbook, new jersey. Margaret simon is your average eleven year old away at summer camp, when her parents decide to move from. The first edition of the novel was published in 1970, and was written by judy blume. Margaret grapples with some big questions about growing up, including what religion she should be if any. Lionsgate snapped up the film rights to the 1970 novel by judy blume, deadline reported on march 2. But when the girls start talking about boys, bras, and getting their first periods, margaret starts to wonder if shes normal. Margaret simon, almost twelve, likes long hair, tuna fish, the smell of rain, and things that are pink. I read it when i was 11 or 12, it had a bright, bumblebee yellow cover, yellowing pages so. Were considering expanding this synopsis into a fulllength study guide to deepen your comprehension of the book and why its important. Its me, margaret considered a frequently challenged and banned book. Its me, margaret from the worlds largest community of readers. Its a hilarious story about margaret simon, a twelveyearold girl, growing up in the new york area. Amy poehler vulture generations of teenage girls have grown up reading the tales of teenage angst told by beloved author judy blume.
The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 149 pages and is available in hardcover format. Its me, margaret by judy blume may just be one of my alltime favorite novels. The main characters of this young adult, fiction story are. The question and answer section for are you there god. Its me, margaret mass market paperback october 1, 1991. Why cant margaret go visit grandma sylvia over spring break. It shows margaret has matured and had come to realize that nancy isnt all shes cracked up to be. However, the facts appear ambiguous, hard to find and there still seems to be some discrepancies about tweens having access to this book. Shes just moved from new york city to the suburbs and is anxious to fit in with her new friendsnancy, gretchen, and janie. This book is one of my favourites because it really shows how you grow up and if you were to read the book at a younger age, you might be able too prepare your self a bit. With the exception of a handful of chapters, it is how margaret begins all of her talks with god.
That, dear readers, is the subject of this weeks column. It s me, margaret was published, author judy blume has approved an upcoming movie adaptation. Its me, margaret, shes agreed to let it be made into a movie. Its a hilarious story about margaret simon, a twelveyearold girl, growing up in. By using our site you consent to our use of cookies. More than three decades after it was written, the book are you there god. With sensitivity and humor judy blume has captured the joys, fears, and. When shes asked to join a secret club she jumps at the chance. There are some points about rising up which is perhaps arduous for her to discuss, even collectively together with her buddies. Are you there god, its me margaret summary supersummary. I will wait to find out from you if i am normal or not. Mar 27, 2018 classic young adult author judy blumes book are you there god, its me, margaret got a cover redesign in 2014, but some fans are newly angry.
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. Its me, margaret, one of judy blumes most successful young adult novels, was published in 1970. Which religion does margaret choose to be at the end of the book. No one ever told margaret simon that elevengoingon twelve would be such a hard age. Does this make her vain, or just a teenager in the making. When they form a secret club to talk about private subjects like boys, bras, and getting their first periods, margaret is happy to belong. Its me, margaret, judy blume has agreed to sell the film rights to her iconic novel, deadline reports. She also confides to him about being afraid, having a new friend and wanting to mature physically. Margaret tells god she wants to belong, grow and have him be proud of her. This study guide consists of approximately 32 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of are you there god.
Its me, margaret is not only the title of this book, its also the most repeated phrase in this book. When her family moves to new jersey, she has to adjust to life in the suburbs, a different school, and a whole new group of friends. Thus the book ends with margaret reviving her personal connection with god, after having abandoned her original goal of joining a particular religion. She has spent her adult years in many places doing the same thing, only now she writes her stories down on paper. Its not so much that i like him as a person god, but as a boy hes very handsome.
After decades of rejecting film offers, judy blume has granted the rights to turn her hit novel are you there god. I love the entire book but my favorite part is when margaret realizes nancy is a fake and lied about her period. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. She talks to god in a very personal way and at one point even gets so angry at him that she refuses to talk to him anymore.
As she undertakes a yearlong study project about religious beliefs for school, she struggles with her own beliefs while also dealing with the onset of puberty. It brought me back to a time when i worried about such things and it was good to read a book about a girl who had concerns like me. She is always starting out her pray by saying are you there god it is me margert. We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. This summary of are you there god, its me margaret includes a complete plot overview spoilers included. Ultimately, tweens learn that theyre not alone in wishing that they would hurry up and grow up. Its me, margaret is about a sixth grade girls search for a single religion after being raised in mixed christian and jewish household. Margaret simon is your average eleven year old away at summer camp, when her parents decide to move from exciting manhattan to sleepy farbrook, new jersey. Thus the book ends with margaret reviving her personal connection with god, after having abandoned her original goal of joining a.
Well, my father thinks its a mistake and my mother thinks the whole idea is crazy, but im going anyway. Apr 08, 2018 studentmade book trailer gettysburg college. Maybe its all part of growing up, but margaret could really use some answers. The book appeared only shortly after blume began her literary career, while her young children were still in preschool. Book clubs book fairs scholastic education classroom magazines. Parents need to know that this book presents a pretty realistic take on what its like to be a sixthgrade girl which means its fine for girls a bit younger since they are always looking ahead. Its me, margaret was published, author judy blume has approved an upcoming movie adaptation. This week, lizzie skurnick tackles judy blumes are you there god. Its me, margaret, about 11year old margaret simons struggles with puberty and religion, is now available in hardcover as well as in a spanishlanguage edition, estas ahi dios. Check out all the covers for this book how fun are they. And though margaret is only elevengoingontwelve, she tackles some of lifes biggest questionsnamely those pertaining to religion. Mashable margaret simon, almost twelve, has just moved from new york city to the suburbs, and shes anxious to fit in with her new friends. Welcome to fine lines, the feature where we give a sentimental look at the ya books we loved in our youth.
Faced with the difficulties of growing up and choosing a religion, a twelveyearold girl talks over her problems with her own private god. Nearly 50 years after judy blume authored the popular young adult novel, are you there god. Judy blumes body of work returns to her original editor, richard jackson, with the rerelease of four classics in hardcover. Throughout the book, a lot of emphasis is placed on appearances. Being elevengoingontwelve is hard enough, but when margaret simons family moves to new jersey she knows she needs to talk to someone. I really thought it was called this but its definitely not this book, but i think the title was similar. A day in the life of a phd student in biomedical engineering ny, usa duration.
Margaret simon, almost twelve, likes long hair, tuna fish, the smell of rain, and. Shes going through all the same things most teenage girls have to face. Its me, margaret, margaret spends a good deal of time worrying about her appearance, particularly her hair and bra size. So, currently its only challenged but not officially banned. Brooks and kelly fremon craig, who collaborated on 2016s comingofage film the edge of seventeen. When she talks to him, she often starts the conversation with, are you there god. Her work has been translated into thirtytwo languages. Classic young adult author judy blumes book are you there god, its me, margaret got a cover redesign in 2014, but some fans are newly angry. Are you there god, its me margaret was my final selection for banned books. Readers will find it easy to relate to honest margaret, who says i want to be like everybody else. Oct 19, 2018 after decades of rejecting film offers, judy blume has granted the rights to turn her hit novel are you there god.
Nov 03, 20 okay, but where is number 10 on this list. Is a 1970 book by judy blume, typically categorized as a young adult novel, about a girl in sixth grade who grew up without a religious affiliation. But in farbrook, everybody joins the y or the jewish community center. At long last, the great judy blumes 1970 ya novel are you there god.