A movie adaptation of "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret" is out now and getting some rave reviews. And it's a story that still resonates with audiences today. MCCAMMON: Writing honestly for adolescent readers about puberty and sex is not so unusual in 2023, but at that time, in the 1970s, it was revolutionary. KELLY: Like chicken wings flapping as we're - Yeah. KELLY: We should, for people who don't know what we're talking about, would you just say that - what we're talking about here?īLUME: We're talking about I must, I must, I must increase my bust with the proper accompanying arm movements. And one day, when you're as old as I am, you might even be glad. And when I talk to kids, I tell them it doesn't work. If I had, among other things, I might have complained that the bosom-increasing exercise that Margaret does fervently does not work because I tried. MARY LOUISE KELLY: Well, Judy, I did not write you a letter. Recently, she spoke with Judy Blume about the many letters Blume has received from fans and readers over the years. It was a staple for many childhood readers, including my co-host, Mary Louise Kelly. Judy Blume's 1970 novel, "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret," tells the story of a preteen girl who moves to New Jersey with her family, makes new friends, and awaits the arrival of her period.
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