“What a fresh and fun take on Barbie lore! Let’s Call Her Barbie pulls off a feat: while digging deep into the history behind America’s favorite doll, it’s also a clever and satisfying exploration of creativity, feminism, and what it truly means to make art.”—Shelby Van Pelt, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Remarkably Bright Creatures
“Think you know Barbie? Think again, in this delightful, fast-paced, compassionate, and well-researched story, Renee Rosen skillfully takes everything you think you know and turns it on its head . . . Choose this one for your book club if you want the conversation to flow. I promise you everyone will want to talk about this excellent and fascinating book.”—Elizabeth Letts, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Ride of Her Life
“Renee Rosen’s research and deft writing bring Barbie—and those who brought her into the world—to vivid pink life and make Let’s Call Her Barbie a riveting read for anyone who loves historical fiction, strong women (real and otherwise), Barbie the doll, Barbie the movie, or stories about the American dream.”—Viola Shipman, USA Today bestselling author of The Page Turner
“Bold. Tenacious. Resolute. Renee Rosen’s Let’s Call Her Barbie vividly brings to life the incredible journey of Ruth Handler, the woman behind the iconic doll. Through impeccable research and masterful storytelling, Rosen captures Handler’s fierce determination and the challenges she faced as a woman breaking barriers in a male-dominated world. Impossible to put down, this is a riveting portrayal of a flawed yet awe-inspiring visionary. . . . An absolute must-read.”—Karma Brown, #1 international bestselling author of What Wild Women Do
“Renée Rosen’s novel about the creators of the Barbie doll is inspired and brilliant. . . . As a former Barbie girl myself, I was riveted!”—Gill Paul, international bestselling author of Scandalous Women
“Full of behind-the-scenes drama and triumphs across decades, Renée Rosen’s well-researched novel shines as bright as Barbie!”—Woman’s World
“Rosen’s dynamic dialogue and raw portrayal of Ruth Handler, the real-life mastermind behind Barbie, showcase the determined, hardworking woman that she was without ignoring the mistakes she, and the others, made along the way . . . The poignant Let’s Call Her Barbie is nonetheless inspiring.”—Shelf Awareness
“Rosen vividly portrays her characters and deftly balances covering both the highs and lows of their personal lives and the professional challenges that arise along the way . . . With cultural interest in Barbie still sky high, this novel is a great choice for historical fiction readers interested in strong, complex women, both in and out of the toy aisle.”—Library Journal (starred review)
“A fictional retelling of Barbie’s origin story, from Ruth’s first brainstorm until she leaves Mattel in the 1970s, Rosen’s novel is infused with pathos and wit.”—Kirkus
“Barbie fans will delight in Rosen’s epic reimagining of the doll’s origin story.”—Publishers Weekly
“Full of behind-the-scenes drama and triumphs across decades, Renée Rosen’s well-researched novel shines as bright as Barbie!”—First For Women
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