How American Girl’s Puberty Books Shaped a Whole Generation of Tweens

In 1986, Pleasant Rowland, a former elementary school teacher and children’s textbook writer, introduced a line of mail-order dolls. Each had a distinct look and came packaged with a book that told the story of the doll’s cultural background and the American historical era she represented. Over the three decades that followed, the American Girl brand became a cultural touchstone for teen girls across the country thanks to its many offshoots—including a popular bi-monthly magazine, a line of make-your-own dolls, and various high-end retail stores. Also, because of its puberty books.
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