Julie Albright


 * "Julie" redirects here. For the doll, see Julie Albright (doll).

Julie Albright was the ninth of the Historical Characters of the American Girl Dolls, representing the seventies. Julie was released in 2007.

Personality and Facts
Julie is a fun-loving, happy, spirited girl, full of energy and new ideas, but prone to fits of despair at the upheaval of the world around her. She finds it a duty to stand up against the prejudices of the past, as opposed to Ivy, with whom she sometimes fights because Ivy is more concerned with keeping life the way it is and not getting into trouble. This is at least partially because she herself is affected by them, tormented by the class rumor mill for being a tomboy, an athlete and a child of divorce, but she also feels for the other people who may be affected. Though Julie has to deal with all of the above, she faces it more courageously and optimistically than her sister Tracy, who whines and goes into denial about the divorce, refuses to speak with her father and says she'll never be normal again. This is something that Julie has in common with her mother, who left her life as a housewife to become an entrepreneur; it is implied in Meet Julie both in the main story and Looking Back sections that Joyce and Daniel divorced because he disagreed with her independence and decision to enter the workforce, and he expresses similar disapproval of Julie's wish to play basketball in the boys' league, even though he taught her how to play.

Though Julie initially finds the changes bothersome, she tries to make the best of her situation, and courageously makes some of her own changes.

Julie is interested in artistic things, making things or decorating. She helped her mom decorate her own room in Meet Julie, and Julie also made a tennis racket cover for Tracy for Christmas. Julie is also very determined, often surprising her friends when she seems to be giving up.Usually once Julie sets her mind on a project, she wants to follow through on completing it. Julie is often involved in new projects, whether it is for the community, for school, or the environment. Julie likes to read, showing interest in the Little House on the Prairie series and Nancy Drew. She likes writing in her journal as a pastime. She also has interest in being the president of the United States, as shown at the end of Changes for Julie.

She has three nicknames in her series: "Alley Oop" came from her best friend Ivy; her basketball teammates call her "Cool Hands Albright" because she's swift with basketball passes; and her older sister Tracey calls her "Jules".

American Girl characterizes her as "creative" and "upbeat."

Family and Friends

 * See Also: Minor Characters in Julie's Series

Family

 * Daniel Albright: Julie's father, Dad
 * Joyce Albright: Julie's mother, Mom
 * Tracy Albright: Julie's older sister
 * Uncle Buddy: Julie's uncle
 * Aunt Catherine : Julie's aunt
 * Jimmy: Julie's cousin
 * April: Julie's cousin

Friends and other Minor Characters

 * Ivy Ling: Julie’s best friend
 * T. J.: Julie’s classmate
 * Coach Manley: The basketball coach at Julie's school
 * The Water Fountain Girls: A clique of three girls: Allison, Amanda, and Angela
 * Joy Jenner: A deaf classmate of Julie's
 * Joseph Sanchez: The principal of Jack London Elementary School

Books
See: List of Julie's Books

Other Media

 * Julie Saves the Eagles: PC computer game
 * Julie Finds a Way: Nintendo DS game

Doll
Main Article: Julie Albright (doll)
 * Face Mold: Josefina Mold
 * Skin: Light
 * Hair: pale blonde, straight (comes with side braid)
 * Eyes: dark brown

Meet Outfit

 * Multi-colored striped turtleneck
 * White crinkle peasant blouse
 * Color-block bell-bottom jeans
 * Braided belt with beads
 * Pink butterfly underwear
 * Platform sandals

Meet Accessories

 * Purple crocheted Hat
 * Faux-suede purse
 * Gold "Julie" necklace
 * Bicentennial Quarter

Collection

 * See: Julie's Collection

Trivia

 * Julie was the first Historical Character to be simultaneously released with her Best Friend, Ivy Ling.
 * Julie is the first Historical Character to wear pants with her Meet Outfit, as fitting the change in attitudes about clothing for women.
 * Rumors have been going since 2007 of a Julie musical. This was confirmed in December 2009, with an unknown release date.
 * Julie is the first Historical Character to be released with divorced parents.
 * Julie is the first Historical Character to wear underwear insted of bloomers