Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. is the big-screen adaptation of the middle-grade novel by Judy Blume and much has been announced regarding the release date, cast, story, trailer, and more. Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. is the first time the iconic novel has been adapted for film. Blume is a renowned author of children's, young adult, and adult fiction, and her focus often deals with more mature themes, uncommon in middle-grade fiction. Topics such as puberty, divorce, sexuality, and bullying all feature prominently in her books.

Blume has won over 90 literary awards; her most notable work is arguably Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret., first published in 1970. The plot follows Margaret Simon, a sixth-grade girl confronting her pre-adolescence. The novel has been named to many “best-of” lists including Time's list of top 100 books produced since 1923. It’s been both lauded and vilified for its frank discussion of sexual issues,...