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Mattel Announces Barbie's Magical Journey in New YA Novel

1/15/2026

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Mattel Publishing will release Barbie: Dreamscape on July 28, 2026, in collaboration with bestselling author Alex Aster.
The release marks Mattel Publishing's first young adult novel since its launch three years ago.
The story follows Barbie, who is declared 'Fateless' at her graduation from Swancrest Academy and must journey through magical lands to discover destiny.
The novel is not connected to the 2023 Barbie movie, and no adaptation is planned.

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Story summary

Mattel Publishing will release Barbie: Dreamscape on July 28, 2026, in collaboration with bestselling author Alex Aster.
The release marks Mattel Publishing's first young adult novel since its launch three years ago.
The story follows Barbie, who is declared 'Fateless' at her graduation from Swancrest Academy and must journey through magical lands to discover destiny.
The novel is not connected to the 2023 Barbie movie, and no adaptation is planned.