Beyond the Bonnet: The American Girl Doll Turns 40

Are you a Kit? A Felicity? A Josefina? If those names ring a bell, you are likely familiar with theworld of the American Girl doll and their period appropriate wardrobes and historical backstories. In her new book “An American Girl: How A Billion-Dollar Doll and Its Founder Changed Girlhood Forever,” journalist Amanda FitzSimons examines the cultural impact of the franchise, which has not been without controversy, and the fierce attachment of its many fans.

Guests:

Amanda FitzSimons, author, “An American Girl: How a Billion-Dollar Doll and Its Unlikely Founder Changed Girlhood Forever”

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