Article: An American girl tea party: multicultural dolls escort some very special young readers to a fun event.(children's bookshelf)(Book Review)

On a rainy Manhattan afternoon, Black Issues Book Review editors were hostesses for a tea party in the charming American Girl Care in midtown Manhattan. (The Chicago American Girl Place also has a care that serves lunch, tea and dinner.) Seated with a gaggle of girls and Executive Editor Angela P. Dodson, I placed a napkin on my lap, switched on my tape recorder and tried to capture all the magic of the moment. Our enthusiastic group of bright young ladies--all New York City locals--consisted of six-year-old Niara, nine-year-old Kiva, eight-year-old Olivia, and sisters Madison, 7, and Kari, 9.

The girls were all seasoned customers. "Oh, I come here all the time!" ...

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