American Girl

American Girl

Pleasant Company launched in 1986 with the first three original American Girl dolls and books: Kirsten, Samantha and Molly. We'll take a journey back to the 20th century to talk about these beloved books and characters.

The Chronicles of Narnia - Prince Caspian

Discussing the fourth book in the Chronicles of Narnia Series by C.S. Lewis.

Are You There God? It's Me Margaret

Talking about the classic adolescent coming of age story "Are You There God? It's Me Margaret" by Judy Blume.

The Boxcar Children

Talking about "The Boxcar Children" by Gertrude Chandler Warner. To learn more about her life, check out the link below. https://americanwritersmuseum.org/get-to-know-gertrude/

Little House on the Prairie

We discuss the classic third book in the Little House on the Prairie series by Laura Ingalls Wilder. The story follows the Ingalls family as they travel west in their covered wagon from Wisconsin to Kansas. Further Reading: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/91800/5-ways-little-house-prairie-books-stretched-truth https://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/what-should-be-done-about-racist-depictions-in-the-little-house-books/16587/ https://www.slj.com/story/Little-House-Big-Problem-Little-House-Big-Problem-What-To-Do-with-Classic-Books-That-Are-Also-Racist https://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/clla/name_change_context