We're excited to interview Jessie Haas this Friday. She is the author of the Saige books. She is a very interesting person who has written over 35 books. Wow!

We are going to ask her many questions about Saige and also about her life on a farm. What questions would you want to ask her?

Thanks!

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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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!

We had a great interview today with American Girl about the new 2012 Girl of the Year! Our agreement is that we can't release any information until 12/26 but watch for the interview on that day!

We're speaking with Mary Casanova next week since she authored the books about the new character. Do you have a question you'd like us to ask Mrs. Casanova? If so, e-mail us at [email protected] or leave it in a comment on this post. If we can, we'll ask your question, including mentioning your name!

Thanks! Merry Christmas!

We were so excited to receive the press packet this week for the 2012 Girl of the Year! We've been reading the books--she's a very fun girl! She's a beautiful doll and has a great story written by one of our favorite authors!

Our arrangement with American Girl is that we can't publish any details until the Embargo Date of December 26 but watch for an episode coming out just after Christmas!

Christa and Mia

We tried carving a Girl Doll Talk logo pumpkin tonight. You can decide if it is recognizable!

Here's a picture of Christa with our final product! We hope you have a great start to your week!

Happy Halloween from Christa and Mia!

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 [email protected]. 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 doll fans!

This is a REALLY short notice but..... we (Christa and Mia) are going to the Cécile & Marie-Grace Charity Ball at the Chicago store on Monday night (8/29). Are any of you in the area? Any chance you could make it? It would be sooooo fun to meet you if you could join us!

We'll take some pictures and post them. Let us know if you can make it!

Hello fellow lovers of American Girl!
We just got off the phone with two wonderfully gifted and generous authors: Denise Patrick Lewis and Sarah Masters Buckey. They are the authors of the Cecile and Marie-Grace books and are very warm and dear ladies.
Can you imagine how difficult it would be to write these stories--to keep them coordinated and yet be written by two different people? Wow! They tell us in the interview how they did it, plus some insider secrets about the books and characters.

The episode will be out before the end of the month! Can't wait to share it with you! Have a great day!