Did you know the beloved Curious George started as a little monkey named Fifi fleeing from Nazis?

Discover the incredible backstory behind the children's books we love! Hadassah Magazine Executive Editor Lisa Hostein speaks with two best-selling writers whose recent books explore the Jewish contributions to the American toy industry. Michael Kimmel, author of Playmakers: The Jewish Entrepreneurs Who Created the Toy Industry in America, and Renée Rosen, whose Let's Call Her Barbie is a fictionalized account of Ruth Handler's creation of the iconic Barbie doll, will discuss the Jewish figures behind leading toy companies like Hasbro and Mattel as well as their classic products, from G.I. Joe and Mr. Potato Head to Hot Wheels and, of course, Barbie herself. 🎧 Tune in to the full episode: https://www.hadassah.org/hmp/the-jewish-playmakers-behind-barbie-g-i-joe-and-mr-potato-head You can also find Hadassah Magazine Presents on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. #hadassahmagazinepresents #magazine #podcast #barbie #mattel