The Book Stall (811 Elm Street in Winnetka) is excited to host Jodi Bondi Norgaard on Thursday, January 23 at 6:30 pm for a discussion of her new book, More Than a Doll: How Creating a Sports Doll Turned into a Fight to End Gender Stereotypes. Can gender stereotypes in childhood be more destructive than our culture perceives and stand in the way of gender equality? Norgaard is sounding the siren that gender inequality doesn’t begin in our teens, it begins the moment a child can hold a toy or book or watch a screen. The programing starts early, and the impact is lifelong. Jodi will be in conversation with Lydia R.B. Kelley.
 
This event is free with registration. To register, please CLICK HERE. 
 
More About the Book: When Jodi Bondi Norgaard attempted to shake-up the toy industry with a sports doll that appeals to today's more athletic, adventurous girls, she came to realize the roadblocks to success weren't only reluctant toy buyers, but a patriarchal culture that perpetuates gender roles and sexism. More Than a Doll is about her mission to break gender stereotypes and challenge the status quo. Through illuminating testimonials, data, research, interviews, and cultural observations, readers will come away with clear examples of the dangers of early gender stereotyping and how we continue to fail to see the harm. 
 
More About the Author: Jodi Bondi Norgaard is an entrepreneur, author, keynote speaker, TEDx speaker, and a feminist activist. She is the creator of the award-winning Go! Go! Sports Girls line of dolls, books, and apps, encouraging healthy and active play over beauty and body image. She has been featured on national media including the Today show, The Real Story with Gretchen Carlson, Forbes, Parents, and Huffington Post. Jodi is a contributor to Ms. magazine. As a recognized thought leader, she was asked by the Biden administration to be part of the groundbreaking Gender Policy Council and thought leaders on policy as it relates to children’s toys, content, and publishing. Jodi is a proud graduate of Indiana University with a BA in psychology.
 
More About Our Conversation Partner: Lydia R.B. Kelley is a Director at NomosFIT, a legal placement company that specializes in high-level interim legal talent. Prior to joining NomosFIT, Lydia was a Tax partner at McDermott Will & Emery in Chicago, working with and providing legal advice to Fortune 500 companies, large family businesses and family offices. While at McDermott, in addition to her tax practice, her roles included Managing Partner of the Chicago Office and Global Hiring Partner, overseeing the recruitment, vetting and placement of attorneys for 20+ offices. Lydia received her B.A. in Economics from Wellesley College and a J.D from The University of Michigan Law School. Lydia is a member of the Board of Directors of the Chicago Botanic Garden and she serves on the Advisory Board for Think Big for Kids.