“Eating breakfast like it’s 1774”: Culture and Identity-Making in the American Girl Universe

Join Samantha, Molly, Kirsten, Addy, Josefina, Kaya, and co-editors KC Hysmith and Justine Orlovsky-Schnitzler in conversation with material culture enthusiast and cookie maven Lauren Dozier to celebrate all things American Girl and the publication of their new book An American Girl Anthology: Finding Ourselves in the Pleasant Company Universe.

This unique collection of essays turns American Girl dolls―and the ever-growing ecosystem surrounding them―inside out and serves as an ode to the democratizing power of the internet and the intoxicating power of nostalgia. Together, we’ll utilize the world of American Girl Cookbooks and food history to unpack broad social concepts such as identity, class, and gender.

Don’t miss this conversation about food history, culture, identity, Instagram memes, and much more. Please feel free to bring your doll!

NOTE: This event is not intended for children. While the book covers the American Girl universe, the topics are suited for a more mature audience.

Ticket includes access to Flavor: The World to Your Brain from 6 to 7 PM and a specially made American Girl-inspired cookie by Lauren Dozier.

Copies of An American Girl Anthology can be pre-purchased in a ticket bundle and during the program from our partner bookseller, Books Are Magic.