The series you loved, book by book. Join Allison Horrocks and Mary Mahoney as they explore the wild world of American Girl fandom. In each episode, Allison and Mary will dive into an American Girl book from their (and perhaps your) childhood. Using their knowledge as professional historians and finely tuned instincts as amateur pop culture critics, they’ll take you back to a very different time—the 1990s. Formerly American Girls Podcast.
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Chapters is an interview podcast that tells the stories of readers’ lives through the books that have meant the most to them.
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Now in its third century, America's first law school educates citizen lawyers who are prepared both to lead and to serve.
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It's a resource for parents, grandparents, educators, nannies and others that love your little ones. A way to get information, insight, solutions to dealing with life while caring for your heartbeats.
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From sales to medical affairs, we will help you break into and navigate your career in the biopharma industry!
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It is my great pleasure to publish this weekly podcast that supplements my book "Hacking Engagement". Listen and get creative ideas on how to engage students tomorrow! Please visit my website: http://jamesalansturtevant.com/ And...for a cornucopia of teacher empowerment resources, visit: http://hacklearning.org/
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A series of small snapshots of healthcare advise from the professors and practitioners at the UNLV School of Nursing.
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Storytime: The Crayons' Book of Numbers and Sophia Sparks!!!
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In the first book, we go on a number journey with The Crayons and the second book we meet a little inventor by the name of Sophia. She thinks that her inventions and ideas come from her hair bow, but she discovers that's not the case at all!!!
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139: It Takes Two: Isabel and Nicki
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For our final episode, we took some twinspiration from the newest historical AGs: Isabel and Nicki Hoffman. When we meet Isabel, she is trying to perfect her Spice Girls choreography in time for a performance on New Year's Eve. Nicki, on the other hand, is learning how to make zines and skateboarding around Seattle. Both girls are struggling with s…
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Storytime: The Very Hungry Caterpillar and I Am Ruby Bridges
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Story 1: Tells us about a little caterpillar that eats through each day of the week, finally getting to the point of being a small caterpillar to a BIG caterpillar. He builds a cocoon and after some time, emerges but he's changed into a WHOLE new insect. . . A BUTTERFLY 🦋!!!Story 2: Tells us about young Ruby Bridges, and her journey through school …
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138: Courtney: Friendship Superhero and American Girl Consumer
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It's 1986, and Courtney Moore's summer break is off to a great start. After participating in Hands Across America, she's ready to hit the arcade, read her American Girl catalogue, and make new friends, including a boy named Isaac. But Courtney faces unexpected challenges when she hits the books that fall. When others learn that Isaac is HIV positiv…
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Storytime: The Couch Potato 🥔 and The Crayons Go Back To School 🏫
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The Couch Potato 🥔 is about a potato that only likes to be comfy, cozy on his couch with ALL of his conviences within reach until the power goes out and he then begins to explore the world outside. The Crayons Go Back to School tells us about The Crayons last days of summer and how they get prepared to return to school!!!…
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Storytime: Hey, You're Not the Easter Bunny 🐰! and The Kindest Red ♥️.
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The first book tells the tale of the Easter Bunny 🐰 getting a little help from his friend, the Ostrich while he went back to Easter Egg 🥚 Land because he ran out of Easter eggs 🥚!!! The second story takes us through picture day preparations and the school day ahead for Faizah, her big sister Asiya and her friends!!!!…
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Join us as we travel back in time to our first episode! We’ll be back on April 1 with the second Courtney book (and a special guest!) Until then, enjoy younger versions of us when we were still learning how to podcast (but had timeless takes on Justin Timberlake). Subscribe to Mary’s newsletter, Landline, here: https://marymmahoney.substack.com/ Yo…
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136: Ms. Pac-Man: Courtney Changes the Game
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Do you think of yourself as part of history? What about the Care Bears and Ms. Pac-Man? When American Girl first revealed that there would be a new historical character set in 1986, we were in shock. Having recovered from that surprise, we were delighted to meet the young person behind the bop "Hey Courtney." Through Courtney Changes the Game, we m…
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Storytime: Pete the Kitty. . . and Never Feed A Yeti Spaghetti
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The first book is about Pete the Kitty helping his best friend, Stevie the Unicorn get his tail colors back in time to go to the dance and the second book is about what foods NOT to feed your animal friends!!!
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135: On the Road: Adventures with Claudie
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It's time for another American Girl road trip! In the second Claudie book, Brit Bennett takes us from Claudie's neighborhood in Harlem to her grandmother's house in Shellman, Georgia. Along the way, Claudie learns that there are different "rules" about living in the South and the North. She also sees a new side of her mother, an investigative journ…
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Storytime: Little Leaders, Little Legends and The Proudest Blue 💙!!!
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The Proudest Blue 💙 is about a little girl and her big sister, Asiya and her blue hijab. It tells about their experience of going to school and being met with different people and their outlooks and opinions. In Little Leaders, we met Ida B. Wells and in Little Legends, we met Garrett Morgan!!!
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Storytime: Little Legends, Little Leaders and The Crayons Go Back to School.
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Today, we learned about Arturo Schomburg and Charlotte E. Ray. Then, we went on an adventure with the crayons as they prepared to return back to school!!!!
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134: Hoops: Basketballs and Barriers
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To round out our Julie coverage, we read something we think she would love: Matt Tavares’s Hoops. This graphic novel (based on a true story) follows an Indiana girls’ basketball team’s first season post-Title IX. We discuss the characters’ activism on and off the courts--and the ways that sexism persists in sports today. This episode also includes …
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Storytime: Good News! GOD LOVES YOU! and sleep baby safe and snug
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These two sweet books are geared towards our ' Baby Heart ❤️ beats!!!! '
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Storytime: Fluffy McWhiskers Cuteness Explosion and Sleep Baby safe and snug
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Two cute little books filled with cuteness of pets and babies!!!!
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Storytime: Little Leaders, Mary Eliza Mahoney and Little Legends, Charles Henry Turner
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We learned about two exceptional people of Black History.
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133: Crossover Episode: Meet Kate Kennedy
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On this episode, we chat with podcaster and pop culture critic Kate Kennedy. Kate is the author of One in a Millennial, a fresh new take on millennial culture (that also comes out this week). We talk about Kate’s early interest in American Girl and the process of writing her life story (thus far). Kate shares what it's been like to return to her ch…
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This episode, we discussed 3 steps to help you with establishing a bedtime routine for your little ones.
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132: You asked, We answered! A Book Q&A Episode (Patreon Preview)
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Happy 2024! While we take a break this week, we’re sharing a patreon ep from November where we answered patron questions about our book! Our patreon is a fun space where we share an extra listener-inspired episode per month, and offer access to our active discord community! Thanks to everyone who has bought, read, and shared our book! We love heari…
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Storytime: The Story Ends Here! and No English
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The first book is about Little Wolf, who wants to do things his own way, which is backwards. The second one is about a little girl, Blanca. Her and her family moved from Argentina. She didn't speak English, so her and her friend, Diana talked to each other through drawing pictures.
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Storytime: Trombone Shorty and Hush Songs.
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Trombone Shorty is a story about a little boy that grew up in Louisiana. He loved music sssooo much that he started his own band as a little boy!!! Well. . . He grew up to become a famous musician with his OWN professional band, but when he goes home, he always tries to help the younger musicians the way his big brother helped him. Hush Songs is ac…
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131: The Hustle: Puzzle of the Paper Daughter, A Julie Mystery
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We've already been through a lot with Julie Albright--but when a book promises a disco dance, we are in for the ride (and a mystery). In this episode, we travel with Julie to Chinatown and learn how to solve a crime after dinnertime. While reeling from roommate news and the discovery of a puzzling note, Julie has enough on her plate when she decide…
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Storytime: The Littlest Christmas Tree, The Very First Christmas and The Night Before Christmas.
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This episode features 3 fun and different Christmas tales that I'm sure both the ' Heart ❤️ beats ' and the adults as well will enjoy!!!!
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Storytime Little Legends Exceptional Men In Black History and Little Leaders Bold Women In Black His
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This episode we learned about Robert Smalls and Mary Bowser.
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130: Votes for Women and Changes for Julie
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Julie Albright knows that few things are fair in fifth grade. Yet, even Julie is shocked to receive detention after passing a note and helping her new friend, Joy, in the classroom. On the heels of a useless afternoon in detention, Julie decides to run for office. While battling a fierce opponent promising time off and pizza parties, Julie also has…
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Storytime: I Color Myself Different and The Princess and the Pony!!!
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The first book is the story of Little Colin and his story about his family. The second one is about a little warrior princess wanting a pony for her birthday, but the pony she received wasn't what she expected. But the pony she got turned out to be the best little pony ever!!!
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Biotech AI Revolution: Unveiling Impact on Drug Discovery, Commercialization, and Personalized Medicine
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Scott and John discuss the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the biotech industry. They explore how AI is revolutionizing drug discovery and development, as well as its applications in commercialization and personalized medicine. The hosts also highlight the integration of AI into biopharma systems and the potential for AI to enhance diagno…
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129: Happy Birthday, America: Julie's Journey
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When your country is celebrating its 200th birthday, what kind of party do you throw? In the summer of 1976, Julie Albright wasted no time in getting herself involved in a complex bicentennial celebration. Along with her sister, Julie joins her cousin's family on a covered wagon trip to honor their country and Pony Express- riding- ancestor. On thi…
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Storytime: Baby's Here and The Very Hungry Caterpillar
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Two books that are for the younger ' Littles ' mainly to enjoy!!!
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John and Scott are back! Join us for a quick catch up and hear about what's coming as The Biotech Project kicks up into high gear. Sorry about the echo on John's mic LOL!By Scott Resnik and John Walsh, MD
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128: The Tea on Felicity: Our Interview with Mary Wiseman
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Mary Wiseman has played many roles in her life. For years, Mary was a first-person interpreter in the role of Martha Washington at Colonial Williamsburg and Mount Vernon. During her time in Williamsburg, Mary also played an important role in the creation of Felicity Merriman. We talked with Mary about her involvement in Pleasant Rowland's plans for…
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Storytime: There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Cow! and Hair Love A, B, C's
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The first one is the tale of the old lady that swallowed a few farm animals, only to have a barn yard dance at the end. The second one tells us about a little girl exploring the alphabet through her hair and all of its glory!!!
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From Pediatrician to Global Medical Lead: Mary Jean Fanelli’s Journey in Medical Affairs
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Join us as we chat with Mary Jean Fanelli, a seasoned medical affairs professional who's held roles on both the global and U.S. stage. Her fascinating journey from pediatrician to biotech world is rife with insightful experiences and rich knowledge about the industry worth sharing. In the ever-evolving landscape of biotech, strategic decisions can …
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127: Surprise! Special Book Launch Day Episode with Kat Dennings!
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It’s book release day! To celebrate, we have a bonus episode featuring Kat Dennings. Kat sat down with us to chat about all things American Girl, starting with her early fandom. Tune in for an important millennial pop quiz, discussions of Kat’s AG-inspired fashion choices, and her current favorite things in pop culture. Resources: You can find epis…
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Storytime: Emi Isn't Scared of Monsters and I Love My Beautiful Hair.
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Stories of two little girls being brave and confident in their different dilemmas.
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126: Dream Job Special Episode II: An Interview with Sydney Rose Paulson
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For years, @5Hensandacockatiel has been one of the bright lights on AGIG, the community of American Girl creators on Instagram. More recently, the artist behind the handle has gotten her name in American Girl catalogues, and her artwork featured in an AG store. On this episode, we chatted with Sydney Rose Paulson, a long-time AG fan and podcaster w…
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125: Earth Day Everyday: Julie and the Eagles
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Julie Albright doesn’t want much for her tenth birthday. All she’s really asking for is $1,000 to save a pair of national treasures—what could go wrong? Book four finds Julie fighting for a new cause after a chance encounter with a hurt animal. This time, Julie wants to see eagles fly again. We discuss her latest campaign, Earth Day, and news on th…
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This episode was a catch up session with a friend and fellow early childcare provider, we touched on different topics and just shared where we are now.
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124: Homes for the Holidays: Happy New Year, Julie!
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Surprise! It's the winter of 1975 and time for Julie's third story. After a family fight breaks out on Christmas, Julie starts dreaming of a happier new year. With the support of her friend Ivy and the Ling family, Julie gets excited about new traditions. We discuss 1970s Christmas celebrations, the Ford White House, and what in the world is going …
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Storytime: Grumpy Monkey and You're My Little Cuddle Bug!!!
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Grumpy Monkey tells the story of a little monkey that was in denial about being grumpy until he could deny it no more and You're My Little Cuddle Bug is a story of mommy and baby bugs and the love and care that is shared and expressed!!!
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123: Little Miss Watergate: Julie Tells Her Story
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What do paranoid presidents and curious children have in common? Both find tape recording devices to be life-changing. In Julie’s second book, she learns a lesson about the power of surveillance and gets dubbed Little Miss Watergate. We follow along as she struggles to write a report on the best and worst things to ever happen in her life. We discu…
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Two books about two sweet girlies!!! In Madeline, she had to have her appendix taken out and her friends wanted theirs removed after visiting her at the hospital. In Olivia, she would tire everybody else out, but she never seemed to get tired herself.
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Storytime: Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza 🍕 Party and Perfectly Pegasus.
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Both stories have something in common. . . FRIENDS!!!! In one, a pizza 🍕 party is happening with established friends and in the other, friends are looked for.
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122: A San Francisco Treat: Meet Julie, An American Girl
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Julie Albright is going through some CHANGES and we are along for the ride! If you missed the six book format, you’ll be thrilled to dive into Julie’s world with us. In Meet Julie, we are introduced to the Albright family, BFF Ivy, and a coach/villain who rejects Title IX. Throughout this book, Julie has to overcome a number of challenges, includin…
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Storytime: Little Leaders. . . Rebecca Lee Crumpler and Little Legends. . . Bass Reeves.
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In this episode, we're learning about these 2 AMAZING people in Black History!!!!
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Discussion about returning to school and ways to get back into the swing of things.
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121: Melody and the Motor City: An Interview with Kayla Chenault
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Some journeys start with a dream, or just a favorite doll. Author and public historian Kayla Chenault grew up with American Girl. Kayla's fascination with the 1940s (via Molly) even led her to pursue volunteering and then working at a local historical society. In this episode, Kayla shares her perspective on Melody’s stories and depictions of her h…
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Little Legends. . . Frederick Douglass & Little Leaders. . . Harriet Tubman
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We learned about two of the most important people in our history today, Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman!!!
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This episode, we talked about different fun activities that we can do with our 'Littles' of all ages for the rest of the summer season.
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120: Music in My Heart: Our Journey with Melody
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People say that music has the power to take us anywhere. American Girl took that literally with the third Melody book, Music in My Heart. In this choose-your-own adventure novel, we follow a protagonist as she goes back in time and navigates Melody's world. This forces us to decide whether we'd rather make music with Melody's brother or learn about…
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