Entertainmentby Jennifer Maas
American Girl Releases First Adult Novel Featuring Samantha Parkington
Key Takeaways
- American Girl released its first adult novel, 'Samantha: The Next Chapter.'
- The book is written by New York Times bestselling author Fiona Davis.
- It follows a 25-year-old Samantha Parkington in 1920 New York.
- The plot centers around the women's suffrage movement and the right to vote.
Mattel's iconic American Girl brand is expanding its audience with the release of 'Samantha: The Next Chapter,' its first novel targeted at adults. Written by New York Times bestselling author Fiona Davis, the story revisits Samantha Parkington at age 25 during the pivotal year of 1920.
The narrative places Samantha in New York, where she is actively involved in educating women about suffrage and preparing them to vote in their first presidential election. Davis emphasized that the novel embraces historical depth while staying true to the franchise's family-friendly roots, ensuring the content remains wholesome.
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