Yes, Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret Is Banned!
ISBN: 9781481409940
📖 Why You Should Read This Book
A book about growing up that refuses to be embarrassed. The bans reveal adult discomfort with adolescence.
Judy Blume’s classic has ~3 bans and a 2023 film. A perennial challenge target.
Why This Book Was Banned
The reasons listed above reflect formal challenge attempts. The real reasons are more complicated—and more revealing.
Why You Should Read This
A book about growing up that refuses to be embarrassed. The bans reveal adult discomfort with adolescence.
Why Was It Banned?
Where Was It Banned?
Read It Anyway
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret banned?
Yes, Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret by Judy Blume has been banned or challenged in 15 documented instances across 1 states in the United States, including Multiple. It remains one of the most frequently challenged books in America.
Why was Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret banned?
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret has been challenged and banned for the following reasons: Menstruation, Sexuality, Religious Content. These challenges have come from school boards, libraries, and parent groups seeking to restrict access to the book.
Where is Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret banned?
As of 2025, Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret has been banned or challenged in Multiple. Notable bans include Multiple districts (2024).