Tanya Lee Stone
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English
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Describes the origin of the Barbie doll, a twentieth-century cultural phenomenon, explores the more than 120 careers Barbie has had over the past fifty years, discusses the influence she has had on generations of young girls, and presents personal anecdotes and memories from people. Includes photographs and an index.
Author
Language
English
Description
Girl Rising, a global campaign for girls' education, created a film that chronicled the stories of nine girls in the developing world, allowing viewers the opportunity to witness how education can break the cycle of poverty. Now, award-winning author Tanya Lee Stone deftly uses new research to illuminate the dramatic facts behind the film, focusing both on the girls captured on camera and many others.