
07/19/2025
People have been condemning and praising Judy Blume’s young adult classic Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. since its publication in 1970, because it explicitly speaks of the controversial topics of breast development and menstruation.
The average age of a girl’s first period was 12.5/13 in 1970, and today it’s 12 years old, with the range of onset being anywhere between 9 and 16 years old.
Sharing this book is a golden opportunity for parents and caregivers to provide support and education about menstruation to help girls feel prepared and confident as they approach this milestone. Open communication and sharing stories can make the transition smoother and less stressful, which is why wellgirl is focusing on this particular book to help mothers share with their daughters if they might otherwise feel uncomfortable addressing these topics.
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The book was written and set in 1970, that’s over 50 years ago! As you’ll come to see; many of the themes and celebrations and concerns and spheres of influence don’t seem too far off from what girls might come to experience with growing up today. Which makes this story timeless and a wonderful thing to share between the generations, as we all grow up together! Come join us in the virtual book club and/or the upcoming movie screening event in Waltham. Mother/Daughter Girls Night Out: Screening “Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret” Event