When her mother Jane received an American Girl catalog ... they came with books,” Jane said, “and that they represented strong, independent girls from history.” That appealed to the educator ...

This article explores the history of the American Girl doll, its rise to popularity ... Each doll came with a series of six books that detailed her life and times, providing both educational ...

In 2023, the two released a book with the same name as the podcast, “Dolls of Our Lives.” As with all history, Mahoney said, the American Girl books reflect not just the time they were set but also ...