Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. is a middle-grade novel by American writer Judy Blume, published in 1970. Its protagonist, Margaret Simon, is a sixth-grader who grows up without a religious affiliation because of her parents' interfaith marriage. This contemporary realistic novel was popular with middle-grade readers in the 1970s for its relatable portrayal of a young girl confronting early-adolescent anxieties, such as menstruation, brassieres and boys. The recipient of national honors and book awards, the novel has been challenged for its frank discussion of sexual and religious topics.

This article is about the 1970 novel. For the 2023 film based on the novel, see Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. (film).

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
First edition cover
AuthorJudy Blume
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
GenreContemporary realistic, coming-of-age
PublisherBradbury Press
Publication date
1970
Media typePrint
Pages171
ISBN978-0-13-045856-8
LC ClassMLCS 2006/13809 (P)

The book was adapted into a 2023 film of the same name starring Abby Ryder Fortson, Rachel McAdams, and Kathy Bates.

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