Jodi Bondi Norgaard Author Talk at Petals & Pages

Join us for an author talk and book signing with Jodi Bondi Norgaard, author of More Than a Doll: How Creating a Sports Doll Turned into a Fight to End Gender Stereotypes. Jodi will be joined in conversation by Elizabeth Copps. Copies of Jodi's book will be available for purchase at the event, or with your ticket.

About the book: Can gender stereotypes in childhood be more destructive than our culture perceives and stand in the way of gender equality?

When Jodi Bondi Norgaard, an experienced entrepreneur, 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.

After all: “It’s just a toy.” “It’s just a t-shirt.” “It’s just a show.”

Bondi 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 programming starts early, and the impact is lifelong.

About Jodi Bondi Norgaard: Jodi Bondi Norgaard is an entrepreneur, author, and speaker dedicated to breaking gender stereotypes and promoting equality. She created the award-winning Go! Go! Sports Girls line to inspire confidence and healthy play among girls. Her advocacy extends to the policy level, serving on the White House Gender Policy Council to influence initiatives on children’s toys, publishing, and content. Featured in outlets like The Today Show and Forbes, she is a recognized leader in gender equality. A sought-after speaker, she contributes to Ms. Magazine and delivered a TEDx talk on entrepreneurship and gender equality.

About Elizabeth Copps: When she was offered an internship with a boutique literary agency, she discovered her passion for publishing. For the past 15 years, Elizabeth has dedicated herself to the care and management of author careers. Her business philosophy is simple: to foster relationships across the industry that are equitable, transparent, and long-lasting. She is excited to continue building Copps Literary Services and her list of award-winning clients from her current home of Denver, Colorado.

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