Sonali Matthews


 * "Sonali" redirects here. For the doll, see Sonali Matthews (doll).

Sonali Matthews is a companion to the seventh Girl of the Year Chrissa Maxwell. She was released by the American Girl Doll company in 2009.

Character
Sonail is at least part South Asian, as her mother's parents are from India. Originally, she is part of the Queen Bees (which the rest of the class calls the Mean Bees) along with Tara and Jadyn. She knew Tara from preschool. At the start of the book she seems to be uncomfortable with the Bees' treatment towards Chrissa and Gwen and becomes progressively more disturbed with their actions. Near the end of Chrissa, she asks for forgiveness from Gwen Thompson for not speaking up and becomes a full friend to Chrissa and Gwen.

Books
Sonali is a major character in Chrissa's two books, Chrissa and Chrissa Stands Strong.

Movie
In Chrissa Stands Strong Sonali is portrayed by Ariela Barer.

Doll

 * See: Sonali Matthews (doll)


 * Face Mold: Sonali Mold
 * Skin: Dark
 * Hair: Black/dark brown, waist length, left part, no bangs, highlights, long, loose curls
 * Eyes: Dark Brown

Meet Outfit

 * Lime green tee
 * Aqua knit tunic
 * Denim knicker pants
 * Blue ballet flats
 * Lime green panties

Collection
Sonali is part of Chrissa's Collection.

Trivia

 * Sonali, along with Jess Akiko McConnell and Marisol Luna, are the only Girls of the Year that have not been white.