Every Doll Has a Story & Deserves another chapter: Meet American Girl author VALERIE TRIPP 

Calling all American Girl fans, history lovers, and bookworms of all ages! Greater Greenville is about to welcome a literal literary legend. 

Whether you grew up reading about Felicity’s revolutionary adventures, Samantha’s Victorian escapades, Molly’s wartime resilience, or Josefina’s southwestern heritage, you know the magic these characters brought into our lives. Now is your chance to meet the brilliant mind who brought them to life: beloved American Girl author Valerie Tripp is coming to The Logos Theatre for a special community meet-and-greet! Bring your favorite childhood book or doll, snap a photo, and share your favorite American Girl memories with the author who shaped a generation of readers.

But the magic doesn’t stop at nostalgia. This very special event is hosted by a remarkable organization you need to know about: Joy Doll Hospital.

Founded in 2019 by an inspiring 12-year-old girl, Joy Doll Hospital is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit that takes pre-loved, American Girl dolls and meticulously restores them to look brand new. These “Joy Dolls” are gifted to comfort children facing trauma and crisis both nationally and internationally, and this specific event is focused on giving back right here at home in the Upstate.

To celebrate Valerie’s visit, Joy Doll Hospital is launching an epic 24-Hour Joy Doll Restoration Challenge right at the theater! Starting the day before the event, an amazing team of community volunteers will be working around the clock with a massive goal: completely restoring 24 dolls in 24 hours to be gifted to 24 children in crisis throughout the surrounding Greenville area, distributed via local partner organizations.

Joy Doll Hospital hopes it is a truly inspiring experience. To ensure Valerie has dedicated time to chat, sign books, and take photos with every single guest, space is limited. A suggested donation of $15 secures your reservation and directly funds the restoration of dolls for children in crisis. Come witness the transformation live, cheer on our local volunteers, support a spectacular cause, and meet the author who proved that every doll—and every child—has a powerful story to tell.

Highlights include:

• • Meet & Greet with Valerie Tripp: Book signing and photo op following a brief talk 1030-11am.
  • Live Restoration Viewing: See the community volunteers in action at The Logos Theatre during the final hours of their 24-hour marathon challenge.

**Whether you are 8 or 80, dust off your favorite doll and join us for a day of pure nostalgia, craftsmanship, and community joy!