American Girl Doll Talk: The Podcast for Fans of American Girl Dolls‪!‬ Christa and Mia

Hello American Girl fans! We hope you are enjoying the start to a new year! We were both able to get back in the studio to publish another podcast episode. We look forward to sharing a great interview we had with Nancy Holyoke. She has written a bunch of Smart Girl's Guides for American Girl, including A Smart Girl's Guide to Manners. Ever wonder what the polite thing is when you are served food you don't like? Or what to say in an uncomfortable situation? Mrs. Holyoke shares some expert advice with us all in this episode! In this episode, we mention Christa's trip around the world in 2012 and Mia's newly adopted family member! We included some pictures below. Thank you so much for listening! We love hearing from you! Contact us at girldolltalk@gmail.com. Let us know who your favorite doll is and why! Also, what are some of your favorite winter activities? Thanks! 16: A Smart Girl's Guide to Manners with author Nancy Holyoke   Mia's New Brother!   Pictures from Christa's Trip!       

Earlier today we published a video podcast of our interview with Mary Casanova, author of the 2012 Girl of the Year McKenna books (among many other books!). We are posting this audio-only version of the episode for those who do not have the ability to watch videos on their mp3 players. Here's the audio! Enjoy! Let us know what you liked about what Mrs. Casanova talked about! 15: Ringing in the New Year with Friends and Mary Casanova, author of McKenna books!

Hello American Girl fans! A couple years ago we got some friends together for Christmas and made a video podcast celebrating the holiday. It just so happened that all of us were together again over New Years. So we decided to do another video podcast! It's crazy to see how much older everyone looks! In addition to the fun with friends, this episode includes our interview with the amazing Mary Casanova! We've heard from many listeners that her previous interview was one of their favorites and we're excited to bring this episode to you! Mrs. Casanova talks about the 2012 Girl of the Year, McKenna Brooks. Plus she answers questions that some of you submitted! You can watch the video below or sync it through iTunes if you have subscribed to our podcast. We'll also publish a separate episode that is audio only for listeners that don't have access to video iPods or iTunes. Have you checked out the McKenna microsite on AmericanGirl.com? We invite you to try the McKenna's Take the Challenge to identify your strengths. It's fun! Leave a comment with what your top 3 strengths are! It will be fun to see what people find! Thank you so much for listening! We love hearing from you. Contact us at girldolltalk@gmail.com. Thanks! Ringing in the New Year with friends and Mary Casanova, author of McKenna books! For audio only:

Well, girls, it's time to unveil the 2012 Girl of the Year: McKenna Brooks! In this episode we interview Susan Jevins who is the Senior Public Relations Associate at American Girl. Ms. Jevins tells you everything you need to know about McKenna and the launch that American Girl is planning in 2012! Next week we are scheduled to talk again with Mrs. Mary Casanova, who wrote the McKenna stories. As we mentioned in a previous post, if you have a question you'd like to ask Mrs. Casanova, let us know! If we're able, we'll include your question in the interview (and we'll mention your name)! What a fun year it's been with Kanani! It's going to be so sad to see her go! But we've LOVED the McKenna stories and know you're going to love her and her friends as well! We hope you had a very Merry Christmas! Have a great finish to 2011! 14: Introducing McKenna Brooks, the 2012 Girl of the Year!

Hello American Girl fans! We're so excited to share another podcast episode with you! It's no longer a newsflash that American Girl released two new historical characters: Cecile and Marie-Grace. What is a newsflash is that in this episode, we have the privilege of sharing with you an interview with the authors of the Cecile and Marie-Grace books: Denise Lewis Patrick and Sarah Masters Buckey! They were so fun to talk with! We hope you enjoy the interview! In this episode we also read some listener mail and talk with Gracie and Breanna. And we announce the winner of our reef trigger fish contest! TA-DA! Who won? You gotta listen! Their Girl Doll Talk tote bag will be in the mail soon! P.S. We captured the drawing on video and will publish a separate video podcast of when we drew the winner's name! Would you like to have an interview on our show about your site? You can learn more at http://girldolltalk.gotop100.com/. Do you have friends and family members that love American Girls? Please tell them about our podcast! They can find it here or on iTunes at http://bit.ly/GirlDollTalkoniTunes. Finally, please write to us at girldolltalk@gmail.com. Let us know who your favorite doll is and why. Also, let us know if you have an American Girl doll related question. We might just be able to read your e-mail or even interview you over the phone! That would be fun to meet you! Send us an e-mail today! Thanks! 13: Introducing Cecile and Marie-Grace with authors Denise Lewis Patrick and Sarah Masters Buckey

Hello American Girl fans! Christa and Mia here, with a very special episode of the Girl Doll Talk Podcast! As you know, we love interviewing authors of American Girl books. It's so interesting to learn the stories behind the people who bring our favorite characters to life. Well, in this episode we are excited to share a discussion we had with the one and only Valerie Tripp! Mrs. Tripp has authored over 50 books for American Girl and will tell us how it all started years ago. If you listen to the bloopers afterwards, you'll also learn about her soundproof recording studio at home! :) We also talk to Dr. Mary Adam from Kenya, who is part of a very cool work there called Equipping Africa. Girls, make sure to take up the challenge to help orphan girls in Kenya by sending an American Girl book that you no longer need! All you have to do is to send one or more books to: Girl Doll Talk 765 Pheasant Ridge Court, Suite 102 Lake Zurich, IL 60047 We'll take care of the shipping to Kenya. Thank you so much! Finally, we loved talking to our friends Hannah and Emma from AGFun. Girls, there is still time to send in a video or audio of you and your friends trying to say Humuhumunukunukuapua'a! Send your audio or video to girldolltalk@gmail.com and we'll select one of the entries to receive a free Girl Doll Talk tote bag! Come on, girls! Get your friends together and take your best shot! We'd love to send you a free tote bag! Would you like to have an interview on our show about your site? You can learn more at http://girldolltalk.gotop100.com/. Do you have friends and family members that love American Girls? Please tell them about our podcast! They can find it here or on iTunes at http://bit.ly/GirlDollTalkoniTunes. Finally, please write to us at girldolltalk@gmail.com. Let us know who your favorite doll is and why. Also, let us know if you have an American Girl doll related question. We might just be able to read your e-mail or even interview you over the phone! That would be fun to meet you! Send us an e-mail today! Thanks! 12: An American Girl Chat with author Valerie Tripp