Upcoming Book Events!
Please join me on the tour . . . the world tour (really 3 states, but let me have this!)
I’m so excited to share some upcoming book events! If you live in New York, Philadelphia, or DC, I’d love to see you!
We Need a Queer American Girl: At-Home and Author Talk
Monday, July 29, 2024 | Lesbian Herstory Archives (Brooklyn, NY)
Event at 7:00 PM
Event details from Lesbian Herstory Archives:
At this at-home, historian and podcast host Mary Mahoney will talk about the pop culture that leads us to our queerness, focusing on American Girl. Drawing on insights from Dolls of Our Lives: Why We Can't Quit American Girl, she will share the queerness fans read into the brand, and invite conversation about the many books, shows, music, and beyond that helped us identify and develop our queerness. At the end of the talk, everyone will be invited to make a mini-zine celebrating the pop culture that made them feel seen. Note: this is a hybrid event.
All welcome!
Dolls of Our Lives: Exploring American Girlhood Then and Now
Wednesday, August 7, 2024 | Library Company in Philadelphia
Reception at 5:30 PM | Lecture at 6:00 PM
In-Person Event | Free
Event details from Library Company:
A book talk and collection review with Mary Mahoney and Amy Sopcak Joseph
Combining history, travelogue, and memoir, Dolls of Our Lives: Why We Can’t Quit American Girl (Macmillan Publishers, 2023), follows Allison Horrocks and Mary Mahoney on an unforgettable journey to the past as they delve into the origins of the iconic American Girl doll brand. Through interviews with a legion of devoted doll lovers, a field trip to Colonial Williamsburg, a place that inspired Pleasant to create American Girl, and an exploration of their own (complicated) fandom, their work takes a deep dive into one of the ’90s’ most coveted products. Join Mary Mahoney for a discussion about the nostalgia and allure of American Girl dolls and see Library Company collections related to American girlhood.
Sponsored by The Davida Tenenbaum Deutsch Program in Women’s History
American Girl Celebratory Tea Party, Author Talk and Silent Auction
Saturday, August 17, 2024 | The Mattituck-Laurel Library in Mattituck, NY
Author Talk and Tea Party at 11 am.
Event details from the Mattituck-Laurel Library:
Calling all adult American Girl doll fans! Join us for a tea party and author talk celebrating the dolls you loved, shared clothing with, shared with friends at fanciful tea parties and in historical locales. We will be having a conversation with Mary Mahoney, co-author of Dolls of Our Lives: Why We Can't Quit American Girl and co-host of the popular podcast, Dolls of Our Lives, in which we will explore American Girl fandom and nostalgia. Book sale and signing to follow.
As part of the festivities, please send us pictures of you and your doll and stories of childhood play with your dolls, siblings and friends. At your earliest convenience, please submit pics and/or stories to sara@mattlibrary.org We plan to display these stories and photos at our tea party as we enjoy assorted pastries and sweet treats.
During the tea service, attendees can purchase raffle tickets for a silent auction that will include a grand prize of a gift certificate for an American Girl Doll, a gift certificate for a Target “Our Generation” doll, a gift certificate for “Tea for Two” at Special Effects in Greenport, and more!
Hybrid Event: Mary Mahoney, Dolls of Our Lives
Wednesday, August 21, 2024 | East City Bookshop in Washington, DC
Event at 7 PM
Event details from Easy City Bookshop:
Note on Format: This hybrid event will have both an in-person component with limited seating as well as a virtual broadcast via Zoom Webinar. Both in-person and virtual attendees will be able to pose questions to the authors during audience Q&A.
COVID-19 Information: Please note that East City Bookshop continuously monitors public health guidance to ensure the safety of customers, authors, and our staff and reserves the right to adjust in-person events. Masks are encouraged for all in-person attendees.
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