Jewish Book Festival: Let’s Call Her Barbie: A Novel by Renée Rosen

In conversation with Courtney Zubowski Haas, Emmy Award-winning freelance journalist

In this dazzling blend of fact and fiction, Rosen unearths the untold story behind one of the world’s most iconic dolls and the visionary woman who brought her to life. Set against the glittering backdrop of 1950s America, the novel follows Ruth Handler as she defies expectations, battles sexism, and revolutionizes the toy industry. With razor-sharp ambition and unwavering belief, she creates a cultural phenomenon that would shape generations. Rosen, known for her vivid historical fiction, once again brings a forgotten trailblazer into brilliant focus.

Patron Sponsors: Debbie and Rick Kaplan; Susan Rosenbaum and Eric Schoen

Community Partners: Congregation Brith Shalom Sisterhood and Monday Morning Study Group

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