Topic: Amy Poehler

Hooray! Amy Poehler Is Writing A Book

Hooray! Amy Poehler Is Writing A Book

Amy Poehler is the latest female comedian to score a book deal, and we are so, so psyched. According to the AP, Poehler’s book will be published by It Books, a pop culture imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, and it’s going to be an “illustrated, non-linear diary full of humor and honesty and brimming with true stories, fictional anecdotes and life lessons.” If it’s half as great as we think it will be, we’ll be buying up copies for everyone we know in 2014. And if it’s aimed at the same demographic as Poehler’s great online video series, teen girls everywhere will have a really great addition to their bookshelves. More »

Stop! And Watch Amy Poehler Talk About Body Issues

Stop! And Watch Amy Poehler Talk About Body Issues

Amy Poehler is well-loved around these parts for being equally smart and hilarious, but this new video from Smart Girls At The Party basically makes her our patron saint. In response to a reader asking for advice on dealing with body issues, Poehler responds with genuine empathy, and offers some pretty stellar advice–instead of a pre-packaged speech about loving your body because everyone is beautiful. More »