Barbie Today
From the Set Barbie through the Decades
Today, Barbie has taken over global headlines! By transforming to better match the world around her, Barbie remains in the hearts of children. Text on today's popular and inspiring dolls is paired with a brief history on important cultural events and womens' roles of the 2010s and early 2020s. QR codes and bright, exciting photographs keep readers engaged through the whole book.
Booklist Review of Barbie Today
Barbie has been an icon since the late 1950s, and this volume of the Barbie through the Decades series (6 titles) shares her resurgence in modern popular culture. With the assistance of digital content accessible via QR codes throughout, this touches back to Ruth Handler’s creation of Barbie and then elaborates on how Barbie has maintained relevance all the way into the 2020s with a modern mindset. From social media to new, visibly diverse dolls, Barbie has modernized effectively, taking off with even more newfound popularity after the release of the 2023 Barbie film. Short chapters coupled with integrated graphics and photographs and a sparkly pink border will surely entice readers, and concluding questions will keep them thinking about Barbie and her cultural impact long after they finish reading.