CLEVELAND, Ohio – At 9 years old, I wanted an American Girl doll more than anything. And on Christmas morning 1989, I was overjoyed to discover Kirsten Larson under the tree. Kirsten was a Swedish ...

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Since the company’s start in 1986, American Girl dolls have been a way for some youth to find themselves in characters. American Girl sells several lines of dolls and also publishes books displaying ...

Memes, nostalgia, and a touch of chaos — how the dolls of our childhood have, once again, become pop culture icons.

Now library patrons can take home dolls with their books. — -- A New York Girl Scout is giving hundreds of kids the chance to play with a childhood staple, the American Girl doll, by creating a ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." So many of us fondly remember our first American Girl doll, from the turn-of-the-century change-maker ...

She has a direct link to one of American Girl's historical dolls, helping kids explore the power of family connections. Her story highlights kindness, cultural pride, and identity, encouraging kids to ...

I never thought I'd see the day when American Girl betrays actual American girls. I am shocked, hurt, confused and justifiably irate — as a mom of daughters, as a once-growing girl and as a former ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The American Girl Doll of the year for 2026 has been announced. Her name is Raquel Reyes, and she has Kansas City ties. Raquel is a 10-year-old Mexican-American from Kansas City, ...

A mom’s thoughtful gesture brings childhood American Girl dolls back to life for future generations to enjoy Tereza Shkurtaj is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working for PEOPLE since 2025.