Eleanor Mak, the founder of @hellojillybing, grew up in San Francisco never seeing a doll that looked like her. She's now working to create a more inclusive toy line so all #AsianAmerican kids can see themselves represented in the world around them.
@TODAYshow@VickyNguyenTV We loved sharing our mission with @VickyNguyenTV and hearing from so many new families excited to welcome Jilly dolls to their homes!
Meet Elenor Mak, who is on a mission to create a more inclusive selection of dolls with her line, Jilly Bing, that celebrates the Asian American culture.@vickynguyentv shares the story.
Addressing a lack of diversity on toy shelves, a new doll by @hellojillybing authentically reflects Asian American kids, their distinctive features and cultural roots.
https://t.co/K3xE0hzqfU
FINALLY AN ASIAN DOLL ON THE MARKET!
A mother decided to start her own doll company in response to the lack of diversity in the existing doll market.
The company "Jilly Bing" is dedicated to her daughter.
Read more about the doll and its maker:
https://t.co/2lsCN26zLh
An SF mom is launching a new Asian American doll after struggling to find one for her daughter.
Toy stores have released some Asian American models, but many still use white dolls' molds and rely on stereotypes, @hellojillybing founder Elenor Mak said.
https://t.co/gE69zEYZWH
“I want all children to know they belong. They are beautiful as they are," said Elenor Mak, founder of Asian American doll company @hellojillybing. My latest for @sfchronicle: https://t.co/i2GzJ3vTIF
What do you do when you can't find an Asian American doll that represents you and your daughter? This entrepreneur and mom created her own. Click here to read more https://t.co/HTECtReEUu #VeryAsian#AsianMom#AsianEntrepreneur#AsianRepresentation
"...the (dolls) backstories don’t always offer the most accurate representation."
We promise to try our hardest to get it right, with stories that celebrate Asian heritage and culture in ways that make us, @VeryAsian proud!
https://t.co/IVfkgY1Lq3
While excitedly waiting for my niece’s Asian American doll from @hellojillybing, I received this booklet in the mail. It’s so precious!!!! I squealed from the foods in the picnic page 🥹
@GoldHouseCo Jilly and friends love the Malaysian "yee sang" prosperity toss salad. When else do kids get to throw their food up in the air & not get in trouble?