From an Idea to Barbie: The Doll That Could Be Anything

For fans of Who Was and I Survived series, an illustrated, behind-the-scenes look into the history, business, and beauty of the world’s most famous doll—and the fearless female entrepreneur behind it all.

Today, Barbie is the most popular doll in the world, with Dreamhouses, cars, yachts, clothes, movies, and hundreds of careers. But a long time ago, Barbie was just an idea dreamed up by a confident and creative businesswoman named Ruth Handler. Find out more about Barbie’s origins, the many...