Its title has seeped into popular culture, quoted by everyone from Ted Lasso to Deadpool, and the book itself remains a coming-of-age rite for young girls, transcending cultural and generational boundaries. Published in 1970, Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret remains her best-selling book. 12 of the best books of the year so far Her books are often about young people getting to know themselves and learning how to navigate the world, written with sensitivity, compassion and an acute understanding of the things teenagers worry about. Judy Blume's books – more than 25 novels for children and adults – are often celebrated for their openness about sex, menstruation, bullying and other teenage concerns, but if this was their sole strength, it's doubtful people would feel as deeply about them as they do.
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