New top story from Time: This Classic Puberty Book for Girls Is Now Getting a Boy Edition
In 1998, American Girl accomplished something truly remarkable: the doll company published a puberty book that girls actually liked.
For many girls born in the last 30 years, The Care and Keeping of You has been a bible of awkward adolescence. Aimed at girls aged 8 to 12, it used a conversational tone and relatable illustrations to talk girls through everything from basic hygiene to the…