Playmakers

Released: February 17, 2026
Length: 13 hrs 50 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Tantor Media

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"Playmakers" explores the richly layered history of the American toy industry, highlighting how Jewish immigrants and their descendants shaped a playful, imaginative world that defined childhood in the 20th century. The book details the origins of iconic toys like the Teddy Bear and the cultural impacts of Jewish creators across various facets of children's entertainment. It offers a vivid portrait of the immigrant experience and its influence on childhood and American culture overall.

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