A character introduced during Hispanic Heritage Month is a reminder that representation matters, and that we need lots more.

American Girl dolls were the center of my elementary school life. I remember owning two, both the ‘make your own’ dolls. I named them both after Francis Hogden Burnett’s characters: Emily, after the ...

The president of American Girl called Luciana "a champion of STEM." — -- American Girl's 2018 girl of the year is Luciana Vega, an 11-year-old "aspiring astronaut who dreams of being the first ...

Aurora Fenzl brought a Kirsten doll to a program about American Girl dolls Saturday at the Minnesota History Center. (Greta Kaul / The Minnesota Star Tribune) MINNEAPOLIS — Kirsten Larson moved to ...

If you spent your childhood reading about the adventures of a spunky girl from America’s past and longing for an overpriced doll, there’s a good chance you’re familiar with Valerie Tripp’s work. The ...

Pleasant Company’s mission was to make history accessible to young girls, using dolls. Each American Girl character had a series of books, and corresponding dolls, that explored her story in a ...

The iconic characters have been portrayed by AnnaSophia Robb, Shailene Woodley, Abigail Breslin and other stars in feature films and made-for-TV movies. By Katie Ann Lehman If you purchase an ...

A budding entrepreneur, Summer™ joins the brand’s popular line of character dolls and books that inspire kids with courage, confidence, and strength of character To champion children’s literacy, brand ...

If you grew up in the ’90s, you probably had a favorite American Girl doll — or desperately wanted one. Samantha’s bows, Molly’s glasses, Kirsten’s braids — these weren’t just toys, they were ...

In true American Girl style, there’s also an 88-page AG Sisters Friendship Fun Activity Book packed with puzzles, crafts, recipes, hairstyle tutorials and quizzes that help kids connect with their ...