Alex Aster, author of the new book “Barbie: Dreamscape,” reveals how her childhood ritual of reading by the window with Saltines fuels her creative escape—and how her latest story blends nostalgic Barbie magic with hard-won lessons in resilience. Inspired by her own life transitions, the book’s tagline “Dream Big. Fail Hard. Get back up again” echoes her mission to help readers rise after setbacks. Aster shares her deep love for immersion in stories as a mental reset, and recommends a vibrant mix of fantasy, thrillers, classics, and YA reads to fuel your imagination and creativity.

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