Judy Blume's 1974 middle-grade novel Blubber explores bullying and self-discovery through the eyes of fifth-grader Jill Brenner. The story centers on Linda, an awkward and overweight classmate who gives a class report on whale blubber, earning her the nickname "Blubber" from her peers. Jill participates in the bullying, but later realizes the consequences of her actions and questions whether the other kids are truly her friends.