WEYBRIDGE — When Mattel was looking to make over its iconic Barbie doll it decided to shine a light on empowering role models past and present in an effort to inspire young girls. As a key part of the toy company’s Dream Gap Project it is introducing girls to women’s stories from all walks of life to show them they can be anything, including a writer. Thus was born a Barbie role model with the likeness of Weybridge author Julia Alvarez. “Ever since coming to this country as a 10-year-old immigrant, I wanted … (read more)
