Ann M. Martin's 'Baby-Sitters Club' turns 40 : NPR
Ann M. Martin's 'The Baby-Sitters Club' series celebrates its 40th anniversary, reflecting on its enduring cultural impact and diverse character representation. The series remains a staple in children's literature, spanning original novels, graphic adaptations, and various spin-offs.
Why it matters
The series is recognized for its role in shaping generations of young readers and introducing diverse, relatable characters into mainstream children's media.
Since 1986, generations of kids have seen the best parts of themselves on the pages of The Baby-Sitters Club novels.
The most common follow-up when meeting a fan of the series is, "Which babysitter are you?" I'm a Stacey — with a Kristy rising. There's also Claudia and Mary Anne rounding out the club, and later Dawn, Mallory, and Jessi.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in