Maria Teresa Hart is the author of “DOLL,” a look at doll history and culture, from Raggedy Ann to Barbie to android sex dolls. Published by Bloomsbury, “DOLL” is a part of the Object Lessons series, in partnership with The Atlantic.

Maria’s articles and essays have appeared in The New York Times, Vox, Teen Vogue, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, Allure, SmarterTravel, VICE, Marie Claire, USA Today, ABC News, Business Insider, and other outlets. She is also an Executive Editor at TripAdvisor, with extensive bylines in the travel space. Her expert travel advice has been featured on CNN, Reuters, CNBC, and Vogue. As a freelance editor for BenBella Books, she’s edited nonfiction titles covering food, fitness, travel, and other lifestyle subjects.