American Girl has published a 'Smart Guide' book for girls ages 3-12 that urges them to consult with a doctor, not their parents if they have questions about their gender identity.

"A Smart Girl's Guide: Body Image Book" retails on the American Girl website for $12.99. The cover of the 96-page paperback penned by Mel Hammond shows four girls of varying body weights and skin ...

A group of girls ages 8-12 are taking part in a SMART Girls program at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hancock County, which is teaching them ways to focus on fitness and health while enhancing their ...

In early December 2022, a book in an American Girl company-branded series of self-help guides — "Smart Girl's Guide: Body Image" — drew the ire of anti-trans activists. Published in February ...

The 96- page tome, “A Smart Girl’s Guide: Body Image,” has a section featuring a transgender rights flag and an image of a youngster apparently talking to a doctor about gender issues.

Arguably, American Girl’s attempt to be inclusive has caused many to miss the larger message of “A Smart Girl’s Guide: Body Image,” which is exemplified by another quote from the book.

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According to Parks, "A Smart Girl's Guide: Body Image Book,” released earlier this year, is the first American Girl book to address issues surrounding gender identity and expression.

From the more alternative “smart girls” to the queens of teen TV, the trope has become a staple of modern television. But as they become more and more normalized, it’s easy for audiences to treat ...