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<div style="font-size:150%; font-variant: small-caps; border:none; margin:0; padding:.1em; color:#d51b75;">'''Welcome to the''' <span style="color:maroon;">[[{{SITENAME}}:About|'''American Girl Wiki''']]</span>,<br/>the wiki dedicated to [http://americangirl.com American Girl]<br>that [[{{SITENAME}}:COPPA_Compliance|anyone over 13]] can edit.<br><br>Over a decade old<br>and still the best Wiki<br>to get all the information on <br> American Girl characters, products<br>--and facts! </div>
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Educate and Empower Children<br>
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Read about the stories of characters of color with free downloadable books at<br>
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[https://www.americangirl.com/content/ag/en/hide-in-nav/equality-discover.html Diversity and Education with American Girl]
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Stay Healthy, Stay Home!<br>
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Tips for at-home activities, advice and free downloadable books at<br>
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[https://www.americangirl.com/stayandplay Stay And Play with American Girl]
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<br>'''Welcome to the''' <span style="color:maroon;">[[{{SITENAME}}:About|'''American Girl Wiki''']]</span>,<br/>the wiki dedicated to [http://americangirl.com American Girl]<br>that [[{{SITENAME}}:COPPA_Compliance|anyone over 13]] can edit.<br><br>Over a decade old<br>and still the best Wiki<br>to get all the information on <br> American Girl characters, products<br>--and facts! </div>
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; April 10, 2020 / This Week on the American Girl Library
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; July 1, 2020 / Black Stories for Free by American Girl
   
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: This week's free books from the [https://www.americangirl.com/explore/articles/onlinelibrary American Girl Online Library] are ''[[Kit: Read All About It]]!'', the accompanying teacher's guide, and ''[[A Smart Girl's Guide: Money]]''.
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American Girl has launched the [https://www.americangirl.com/content/ag/en/hide-in-nav/equality-discover.html Commitment to Racial Equality Online Library]. The following books and videos are now available for free download and watching:
   
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: For [[Melody Ellison]]: (Civil Rights, 1964)
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:* ''[[Melody: No Ordinary Sound]]''
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; March 28th, 2020 / American Girl and COVID-19
 
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:* ''[[Melody: Never Stop Singing]]''
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:* ''[[Music in My Heart: My Journey with Melody]]''
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:* Accompanying Reader's and Teacher's Guides
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:* Read-along video with [[Wikipedia:Mariska Hargitay|Mariska Hargitay]]
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:* ''Making Melody: Behind the Scenes'' with [[Denise Lewis Patrick]]
   
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: For [[Cécile Rey]] (with [[Marie-Grace Gardner]]): New Orleans, 1853
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: A lot has changed in a month due to the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019%E2%80%9320_coronavirus_pandemic 2020 coronavirus pandemic].
  
   
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:* ''[[Meet Marie-Grace]]''
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:* Starting March 15, all [[American Girl Place]] stores closed. While initially only cited as until at least March 27th, by April 4th American Girl confirmed they will remain closed until further notice.
  
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:* ''[[Meet Cécile]]''
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:* American Girl is continuing to ship items from their warehouses and take online orders. However, their warehouse is in Wisconsin and the state may lock down to non-essential business closures at any given time.
 
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:* ''[[Marie-Grace and the Orphans]]''
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:* Starting near the end of March, American Girl opened the [https://www.americangirl.com/stayandplay Stay and Play] website. This site has tips and activities for at-home fun. This includes free digital copies of various books at [https://www.americangirl.com/explore/articles/onlinelibrary American Girl Online Library.]. April 1st released digital copies of ''[[Nanea: The Spirit of Aloha]]'', the accompanying teacher's guide, and ''[[A Smart Girl's Guide: Worry]]''.
 
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:* ''[[Troubles for Cécile]]''
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:* ''[[Marie-Grace Makes a Difference]]''
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:* ''[[Cécile's Gift]]''
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:* Accompanying Reader's Guide
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:* "Meet Cécile & Marie-Grace" video
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:* ''[[The Cameo Necklace]]''
   
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: For [[Addy Walker]]: Civil War, 1864
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: We are not a resource for information on health, safety, and/or protection. For that, please look up information through reliable sources, like the US [https://www.cdc.gov/ CDC] or your local state or national government. Stay home, stay apart from each other, and wash your hands.
 
   
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:* ''[[Addy: Finding Freedom]]''
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: Take care of yourselves. It's scary out there.
 
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:* ''[[Addy: A Heart Full of Hope]]''
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:* ''[[A New Beginning: My Journey with Addy]]''
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:* [[Addy's Short Story Collection]]
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:* "Meet Addy Walker" video
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:* Accompanying Reader's and Teacher's Guides
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:* ''[[Shadows on Society Hill]]''
   
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: For General:
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: [[User:Nethilia|Nethilia]], The Admin, is staying at home.
 
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:* Perspective video with Denise Lewis Patrick
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: The website states information that [[Gabriela McBride]]'s first book, ''[[Gabriela (book)|Gabriela]]'' will later be available.
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; June 29, 2020 / Reclosed Stores
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; February 29th, 2020 / New Releases for Joss, Moddies, and Historicals
 
   
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: Due to a massive spike in cases in Harris County, [[American Girl Place]] Houston is closed again. Other stores may close.
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: Happy Leap Day! We only get this day every four years so I hope you made it count.
 
   
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: [[User:Nethilia|Nethilia]], The Admin (wear a mask and show you care)
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: This week, a small release came out with a little bit of everything for every line.
 
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; June 24, 2020 / New Truly Me and Joss Release
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: For [[Historical Characters]]:
 
   
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: New items have released for all the modern lines.
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:* ''[[Josefina: Sunlight and Shadows]]''
  
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:* ''[[Josefina: Second Chances]]''
  
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:* ''[[Addy: Finding Freedom]]''
  
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:* ''[[Addy: A Heart Full of Hope]]''
  
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:* ''[[Kit: Read All About It]]''
  
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:* ''[[Kit: Turning Things Around]]''
  
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:* [[Melody's Daisy Outfit]]
  
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:* [[Melody's Easter Accessories]]
  
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:* [[Julie's Home Game Uniform]]
  
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:* [[Julie's Home Game Accessories]]
  
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:* [[Julie's Basketball Court]]
  
   
 
: For [[Joss's Collection]]:
  
: For [[Joss's Collection]]:
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:* [[Joss's Beach Jumper]]
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:* [[Joss's Beach Grill Set]]
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: For [[Truly Me]] there are three new dolls--[[Just Like You 83]], [[Just Like You 84]], and [[Just Like You 85]]--filling out the remaining numbering gaps. There are also new meet outfits, the [[Sparkle and Shine Outfit]] and the [[Casual and Cool Outfit]], with matching accessories. Other items for the line:
   
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:* [[Joss's Wetsuit]]
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:* [[Explore the Parks Outfit]]
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:* [[Joss's Volkswagen Surf Bus]]
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:* [[Student Council Election Outfit]]
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:* [[Star Baker Apron]]
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:* [[Be Creative Outfit]]
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:* [[Make Some Music Outfit]]
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:* [[Let's Sleep Over Pajamas]]
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:* [[Explore the Parks Accessories]]
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:* [[Student Council Election Set]]
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:* [[Art Class Set]]
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:* [[Percussion Kit]]
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:* [[Chinese Takeout Set]]
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:* [[Spaghetti Dinner Set]]
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:* [[Double the Fun Sleepover Set]]
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:* [[Don't Forget to Brush Set]]
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:* [[American Girl Kitchen]]
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:* [[Teatime Table and Chairs Set]]
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:* [[Time to Sparkle Watch]]
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:* [[Sparkling Gem Bracelet Set]]
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:* [[Sparkle Gem Earring Set]]
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:* [[Rose Gold Glasses]]
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:* [[Swim Goggles]]
   
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: For [[WellieWishers]]:
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: For [[Truly Me]], two new dolls are out:[[Just Like You 86|#86]] and [[Just Like You 88|88]], the first dolls with brightly colored hair! Also are the following items (no new outfits):
 
   
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:* [[Asthma and Allergy Set]]
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:* [[Colorful ABCs Outfit]]
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:* [[City Market Goodies]]
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:* [[Smart as a Fox School Outfit]]
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:* [[American Girl City Market]]
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:* [[Starry Sky Pajamas]]
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:* [[Ready to Learn Backpack and Lunch Set]]
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:* [[Dog Care Essentials]]
  
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:* [[Orange Tabby Cat]]
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:* [[Ready to Learn Desk Set]]
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:* [[Cat Care Essentials]]
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:* [[Ready to Learn Garden School Set]]
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:* [[American Girl Pet Boutique]]
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:* [[Stargazing Garden Tent Set]]
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:* [[Stargazing Sleeping Bag]]
   
 
: For [[Bitty Baby]]:
  
: For [[Bitty Baby]]:
   
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:* [[Berry Adorable Strawberry Outfit]]
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:* [[Zoo Birthday Outfit]]
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:* [[Fun Fruit Swimsuit]]
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:* [[Tea Party Outfit]]
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:* [[Lights and Sounds Monitor]]
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:* [[Bitty's Lion Friend]]
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:* [[Fun Fruit Playmat]]
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:* [[Bitty's Tea Party Set]]
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:* [[Picnic Basket Shape Sorter]]
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:* [[Bitty's Bottle Warmer Set]]
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:* [[Fun Fruit Beach Accessories]]
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:* [[Convertible High Chair and Play Table]]
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:* [[Travel Seat III]]
  
   
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: Books:
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: For the [[WellieWishers]]:
  
   
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:* ''[[A Smart Girl's Guide: Making a Difference]]''
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:* [[Rainy Day Outfit]]
  
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:* [[Cute as a Bug Gardening Outfit]]
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:* ''[[A Smart Girl's Guide: Crushes]]''
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:* [[Shimmering Butterfly Outfit]]
  
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:* [[Rainy Day Umbrella]]
  
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:* [[WellieWishers Garden Wagon]]
  
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:* [[WellieWishers Greenhouse]]
  
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:* [[In the Garden Sock Set]]
  
   
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: [[User:Nethilia|Nethilia]], The Admin
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: I've already had to block-ban someone for using the wrong language for the disabled. Don't line up to be the next person on the ban list for poor behavior.
 
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; June 23, 2020 / American Girl's Statement of Commitment to Racial Equality
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: American Girl has made an official statement of Commitment to Racial Equality on their [https://www.instagram.com/p/CByseIqBkmN/ Instagram account], [https://twitter.com/American_Girl/status/1275535535067541508?s=20 Twitter account]and [https://www.facebook.com/americangirl/posts/3136831183026687 Facebook page]. The company has stated they will accelerate their progress in stories and characters that represent the black community and other communities of color and diversity. Some specifics include:
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:* The launch of ''What It Means to Be an American Girl Today'', a series of virtual and in-person discussions about race and diversity. Initial discussion will be led by writers of the Black stories on the line (e.g. [[Connie Porter]], [[Denise Lewis Patrick]]) and experts, and help the company listen to the voices of the community.
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:* Starting July 1st, all the stories about the Black characters will be added to the Online Library as free downloads. AG is also making a commitment to launch more fiction and non fiction books about topics of racial equality and justice.
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:* Bringing more black voices into their discussions and advice on creation including consultants, influencers, parents, and children.
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:* The planning and release of a new Black Contemporary character (likely a [[Girls of the Year|Girl of the Year]]) and other contemporary characters of color.
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:* The donation of a minimum of $50,000 worth of books to libraries focusing on the stories of [[Kaya]], [[Addy]], [[Josefina]], [[Rebecca]] (who is a character of religious diversity but not of color), [[Nanea]], and [[Melody]].
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: [[User:Nethilia|Nethilia]], The Admin, who if you didn't know by now, is Black
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; June 22, 2020 / Reopened Stores and Create Your Own Delays
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: The following [[American Girl Place]] stores are currently open: Seattle, Charlotte, Chicago, Columbus, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Nashville, Orlando, San Fransisco, and Washington D.C.
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: Stores may have shorter hours, limited bistros, and limited doll salons. Stores with bistros have switched to disposable menus and have temporarily removed loaner dolls from our cafés and party rooms. Chicago offers curbside pickup (as does New York, though the store itself is not open). At several locations face coverings are required due to local guidelines, and all fitting rooms are closed at this time.
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: Please check [https://www.americangirl.com/retail/covid-questions American Girl's FAQ] for all regulations, and continue to practice safe social distancing.
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: Also note that delivery time for [[Create Your Own]] dolls and outfits has been extended to approximately ten weeks from the order date due to the pandemic.
   
 
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; January 2, 2020 / Disability and Language - New (Clarification) of Policy
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; June 19, 2020 / Buy Two Books, Get One Free
   
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: Starting June 4th and through September 7th, select books are Buy Two Get One Free with code '''BOOK20''' at American Girl stores and online (excluding the [[American Girl Outlet Store]] and Canadian retail outlets). Last Chance items and [[Smart Girl's Guides]] branded kits are excluded from this offer.
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: Here at the A*G Wiki, we use the appropriate words for disabilities. Which is, in fact, ''disability'' or ''disabled''. One of your admins is disabled. People with disabilities want to be called the terms they choose. Joss - as a character - is disabled. This is an appropriate term to use to discuss Joss; she is partially deaf or hard of hearing, and visibly disabled (as in, her disability is visible, not that she has a lack of visibility).
 
   
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: [[User:Nethilia|Nethilia]], The Admin
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: The term "disabled" is appropriate to use to refer to her as a character and a doll. "Cutesy" or covert language that tries to hide disability does not help people or show the actuality of their needs. Do not use cutesy or fluff language, nor condescending or rude language. This falls under our global rule of bigotry.
 
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; June 14, 2020 / American Girl, the Mattel Play Fair Initiative and the Black Lives Matter Movement
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''<blockquote>"It is okay to use words or phrases such as "disabled," "disability," or "people with disabilities" when talking about disability issues." [http://www.aucd.org/docs/add/sa_summits/Language%20Doc.pdf Respectful Disability Language]</blockquote>''
  
   
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: in the wake of the [https://blacklivesmatter.com/ Black Lives Matter] activity in 2020--a international human rights movement founded in 2013 in response to the acquittal of Trayvon Martin's murderer and amplified in 2020 by the death of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer and the following nation- and worldwide protests--Mattel and its subsidiaries have, like many companies and businesses, spoken out about the movement and recognized their shortcomings in representation and black support in the Mattel Play Fair Initiative. This has been specifically noted in relation to American Girl on their [https://www.instagram.com/p/CBWsFiQjOqT/ Instagram account] and [https://www.facebook.com/americangirl/posts/3107881199255019 Facebook account], as well as on the [https://corporate.mattel.com/news/mattels-statement-on-commitment-to-the-black-community corporate site]. Specifics noted across the company:
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: This has now been clarified on the wiki under [[{{SITENAME}}:Disability and Language|Disability and Language]].
  
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* Increasing efforts to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community, focusing on the development and recruitment of Black talent.
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* Investment in the next generation of the Black community with intention, by providing access and opportunities.
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* Offering products, content and experiences built on the foundation of diversity, ensuring that the stories of the Black community are seen and heard.
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* Mattel is donating $250,000 to NAACP youth programs and going forward will donate proceeds from future product sales and initiatives of at least $250,000 to fund educational programs focused on supporting Black girls.
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* Specific to American Girl, representatives have stated that they will not be retiring the [[Addy Walker (doll)|Addy doll]] nor her [[Addy Mold|mold]], both of which have been lessened in promotions and product in recent years.
   
 
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; June 13, 2020 / This Week on the American Girl Library - Week Twelve
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; December 31, 2019 / Joss Surfs in for 2020!
  
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[[File:Josslogo.png|250px|right|Joss surfs in!]]
  
   
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: This week's free books from the [https://www.americangirl.com/explore/articles/onlinelibrary American Girl Online Library] are ''[[Rebecca: The Sound of Applause]]'', the accompanying teacher's guide, and ''[[A Smart Girl's Guide: Knowing What to Say]]''.
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: [[Joss Kendrick]] has arrived! Along with the [[Joss Kendrick (doll)|doll]], her collection is as follows:
  
   
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: As American Girl has stated they would do twelve total weeks, it is unknown if more books will be available after this week.
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:* ''[[Joss (book)|Joss]]''
  
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:* ''[[Joss: Touch the Sky]]''
  
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:* [[Joss's Beach Vibes Outfit]]
  
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:* [[Joss's Cheer Practice Outfit]]
  
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:* [[Joss's Cheer Competition Outfit]]
  
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:* [[Joss's Shine Bright PJs]]
  
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:* [[Joss's Cheer Team Jacket]]
  
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:* [[Joss's Surf and Swim Set]]
  
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:* [[Joss's Accessories]]
  
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:* [[Joss's Surfboard Set]]
  
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:* [[Joss's Bulldog with Life Vest]]
  
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:* [[Joss's Nfinity Cheer Backpack Set]]
  
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:* [[Joss's Cheer Practice Equipment]]
  
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:* [[Sea Lion Pup]]
  
   
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: [[User:Nethilia|Nethilia]], The Admin
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: Purchasers can include donations to the [https://www.hearingloss.org/ Hearing Loss Association of America] (HLAA).
 
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; June 8, 2020 / Changes to the MCM Sale for 2020
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: There's also a small release for [[Truly Me]] - the Berry Fresh Collection:
  
   
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: The Madison Children's Museum has released data via e-mail about the logistics of this year's [[Madison Children's Museum Sale|MCM Sale]], and the changes that are being made due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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:* [[Berry Fresh Tee]]
  
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:* [[Style in Bloom Jean Jacket]]
  
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:* [[Freshly Picked Tank]]
  
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:* [[Strawberry Shorts]]
  
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:* [[Market Day Skirt]]
  
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:* [[Colorful Stripes Shoes]]
  
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:* [[Market Hat]]
  
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:* [[Fresh Lemons Market Outfit]]
  
   
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:* The sale will be online only, as was expected.
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: Hip Hip Hooray! Don't get Blocked Today! Read the rules and write articles properly!
  
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:* Orders can be placed on Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26. This is a change from the original July 11-12 dates, to give time to facilitate the online system.
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:* Access to shopping online will be in the same order and weekend day as ticketed entry times. Quantity limits will be in effect, just as at the physical sale, by ticket. A ticket allows one online purchase of a shopping cart of goods, honoring all quantity limits. A second ticket allows another online purchase, with refreshed quantity limits, and so on.
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:* As with previous sales, on Sunday there will be additional markdowns and limit changes.
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:* All orders will be shipped to the purchaser. Curbside pickup options will not be available. Shipping costs will be calculated during checkout and included in the purchase total at the time of checkout. While MCM is negotiating the best possible deals for shipping, buyers should expect shipping charges similar to standard shipping of items through the post office or UPS store.
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:*MCM has decided that no additional tickets will be offered for this year's benefit sale.
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:* Dolls and Friends Pajama Party kits will be available in limited quantities. Each kit will include a Bitty Baby doll, special craft project supplies, and an invitation to participate in an exclusive online video party in the fall; exact date(s) will be listed.
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: Due to the multiple logistic changes, MCM for this year is changing the longstanding refund policy and will offer refunds to current ticket holders. Requests for refunds must be made by the 15th of June. Alternatively--since this is a benefit sale for charity--there will also be an option to donate any unneeded ticket(s) to the cause. People may also transfer their tickets to others.
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: Full information can be read online at [https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/support/american-girl-benefit-sale/ the official website.]
   
 
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; June 6, 2020 / This Week on the American Girl Library - Week Eleven
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; December 31, 2019 / Joss Kendrick, [[Girls of the Year|GotY]] 2020
  
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[[File:JossCheerPromo.jpg|thumb|300px|Let's all cheer for Joss!]]
  
   
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: The [https://www.americangirl.com/explore/articles/onlinelibrary American Girl Online Library] has extended two additional weeks. This week's free book is ''[[Luciana (book)|Luciana]]''.
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:: Source: Good Morning America, [https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/living/story/american-girls-2020-girl-year-1st-doll-hearing-67899838 ''American Girl's 2020 Girl of the Year is First Doll with Hearing Loss'']
  
   
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: [[User:Nethilia|Nethilia]], The Admin
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: American Girl through Good Morning America has released information about the 2020 girl of the year, [[Joss Kendrick]], who's a surfer and competitive cheerleader from southern California. Joss has hearing loss--fully deaf in one ear and partially in the other--and comes with a new, unique [[Hearing Aids|hearing aid]]. She also has a new face mold, the [[Joss Mold]]. AG worked with experts in hearing loss as well as portraying deaf characters; furthermore, they've also announced a $25,000 donation to support the work of the [https://www.hearingloss.org/ Hearing Loss Association of America] (HLAA).
 
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; June 3, 2020 / Two New Books in the Smart Girl's Series
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: Items will be released on the website and in previews at stores starting today, December 31st.
 
   
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: Two new books are to be released this fall in the [[Smart Girl's Guides]] series, as spotted on Amazon:
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: It's a whole new new release in a new decade - but the rules remain the same. We want good information, proper descriptions, and good pictures of items in the collection. The admin block finger stays itchy, especially in those first days of a new release when people suddenly act like they can't read the rules.
 
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:* ''[[A Smart Girl's Guide: Making a Difference]]'': focusing on ways to change the world and improve one's society
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:* ''[[A Smart Girl's Guide: Crushes]]'': An updated version of ''[[A Smart Girl's Guide to Boys]]'' that will include information on a variety of romantic feelings, rather than only focusing on girls crushing towards boys.
   
 
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; June 2, 2020 / Team USA Gear / Store Reopenings
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; December 29, 2019 / Banning for Leaks and Updates To The Rules
 
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: While the [[Wikipedia:2020_Summer_Olympics#Postponement_of_Tokyo_Olympics_until_summer_2021|2020 Olympics have been postponed]] due to the coronavirus pandemic, [https://www.teamusa.org/ Team USA] is still being promoted. The following is now available:
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:* [[Team USA Medal Ceremony Set]]
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:* [[Team USA Gymnastics Set]]
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:* [[Team USA Soccer Set]]
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:* [[Team USA Swim Set]]
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:* [[Team USA Beach Volleyball Set]]
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:* [[Team USA Softball Set]]
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:* [[Team USA Track and Field Set]]
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:* [[Team USA T-shirt]] (for doll and child)
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: These can be purchased by [[AG Rewards]] members only until June 4th, when they will be available to everyone.
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: [[American Girl Place]] Houston, Charlotte, and Orlando have reopened with limitations. Learn more at [https://www.americangirl.com/retail/covid-questions Frequently Asked Questions] on the website.
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; June 1, 2020 / This Week on the American Girl Library - Week Ten; The Thank You Heroes Scrubs and "Heroes With Heart" Contest
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: This week's free books from the [https://www.americangirl.com/explore/articles/onlinelibrary American Girl Online Library] are ''[[Julie: The Big Break]]'', the accompanying teacher's guide, and ''[[Stand Up for Yourself and Your Friends]]''.
   
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July 1, 2020 / Black Stories for Free by American Girl

American Girl has launched the Commitment to Racial Equality Online Library. The following books and videos are now available for free download and watching:

For Melody Ellison: (Civil Rights, 1964)
For Cécile Rey (with Marie-Grace Gardner): New Orleans, 1853
For Addy Walker: Civil War, 1864
For General:
  • Perspective video with Denise Lewis Patrick
The website states information that Gabriela McBride's first book, Gabriela will later be available.
Nethilia, The Admin
June 29, 2020 / Reclosed Stores
Due to a massive spike in cases in Harris County, American Girl Place Houston is closed again. Other stores may close.
Nethilia, The Admin (wear a mask and show you care)
June 24, 2020 / New Truly Me and Joss Release
New items have released for all the modern lines.
For Joss's Collection:
For Truly Me there are three new dolls--Just Like You 83, Just Like You 84, and Just Like You 85--filling out the remaining numbering gaps. There are also new meet outfits, the Sparkle and Shine Outfit and the Casual and Cool Outfit, with matching accessories. Other items for the line:
For WellieWishers:
For Bitty Baby:
Books:
  • A Smart Girl's Guide: Making a Difference
  • A Smart Girl's Guide: Crushes
Nethilia, The Admin
June 23, 2020 / American Girl's Statement of Commitment to Racial Equality
American Girl has made an official statement of Commitment to Racial Equality on their Instagram account, Twitter accountand Facebook page. The company has stated they will accelerate their progress in stories and characters that represent the black community and other communities of color and diversity. Some specifics include:
  • The launch of What It Means to Be an American Girl Today, a series of virtual and in-person discussions about race and diversity. Initial discussion will be led by writers of the Black stories on the line (e.g. Connie Porter, Denise Lewis Patrick) and experts, and help the company listen to the voices of the community.
  • Starting July 1st, all the stories about the Black characters will be added to the Online Library as free downloads. AG is also making a commitment to launch more fiction and non fiction books about topics of racial equality and justice.
  • Bringing more black voices into their discussions and advice on creation including consultants, influencers, parents, and children.
  • The planning and release of a new Black Contemporary character (likely a Girl of the Year) and other contemporary characters of color.
  • The donation of a minimum of $50,000 worth of books to libraries focusing on the stories of Kaya, Addy, Josefina, Rebecca (who is a character of religious diversity but not of color), Nanea, and Melody.
Nethilia, The Admin, who if you didn't know by now, is Black
June 22, 2020 / Reopened Stores and Create Your Own Delays
The following American Girl Place stores are currently open: Seattle, Charlotte, Chicago, Columbus, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Nashville, Orlando, San Fransisco, and Washington D.C.
Stores may have shorter hours, limited bistros, and limited doll salons. Stores with bistros have switched to disposable menus and have temporarily removed loaner dolls from our cafés and party rooms. Chicago offers curbside pickup (as does New York, though the store itself is not open). At several locations face coverings are required due to local guidelines, and all fitting rooms are closed at this time.
Please check American Girl's FAQ for all regulations, and continue to practice safe social distancing.
Also note that delivery time for Create Your Own dolls and outfits has been extended to approximately ten weeks from the order date due to the pandemic.
Nethilia, The Admin
June 19, 2020 / Buy Two Books, Get One Free
Starting June 4th and through September 7th, select books are Buy Two Get One Free with code BOOK20 at American Girl stores and online (excluding the American Girl Outlet Store and Canadian retail outlets). Last Chance items and Smart Girl's Guides branded kits are excluded from this offer.
Nethilia, The Admin
June 14, 2020 / American Girl, the Mattel Play Fair Initiative and the Black Lives Matter Movement
in the wake of the Black Lives Matter activity in 2020--a international human rights movement founded in 2013 in response to the acquittal of Trayvon Martin's murderer and amplified in 2020 by the death of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer and the following nation- and worldwide protests--Mattel and its subsidiaries have, like many companies and businesses, spoken out about the movement and recognized their shortcomings in representation and black support in the Mattel Play Fair Initiative. This has been specifically noted in relation to American Girl on their Instagram account and Facebook account, as well as on the corporate site. Specifics noted across the company:
  • Increasing efforts to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community, focusing on the development and recruitment of Black talent.
  • Investment in the next generation of the Black community with intention, by providing access and opportunities.
  • Offering products, content and experiences built on the foundation of diversity, ensuring that the stories of the Black community are seen and heard.
  • Mattel is donating $250,000 to NAACP youth programs and going forward will donate proceeds from future product sales and initiatives of at least $250,000 to fund educational programs focused on supporting Black girls.
  • Specific to American Girl, representatives have stated that they will not be retiring the Addy doll nor her mold, both of which have been lessened in promotions and product in recent years.
Nethilia, The Admin
June 13, 2020 / This Week on the American Girl Library - Week Twelve
This week's free books from the American Girl Online Library are Rebecca: The Sound of Applause, the accompanying teacher's guide, and A Smart Girl's Guide: Knowing What to Say.
As American Girl has stated they would do twelve total weeks, it is unknown if more books will be available after this week.
Nethilia, The Admin
June 8, 2020 / Changes to the MCM Sale for 2020
The Madison Children's Museum has released data via e-mail about the logistics of this year's MCM Sale, and the changes that are being made due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • The sale will be online only, as was expected.
  • Orders can be placed on Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26. This is a change from the original July 11-12 dates, to give time to facilitate the online system.
  • Access to shopping online will be in the same order and weekend day as ticketed entry times. Quantity limits will be in effect, just as at the physical sale, by ticket. A ticket allows one online purchase of a shopping cart of goods, honoring all quantity limits. A second ticket allows another online purchase, with refreshed quantity limits, and so on.
  • As with previous sales, on Sunday there will be additional markdowns and limit changes.
  • All orders will be shipped to the purchaser. Curbside pickup options will not be available. Shipping costs will be calculated during checkout and included in the purchase total at the time of checkout. While MCM is negotiating the best possible deals for shipping, buyers should expect shipping charges similar to standard shipping of items through the post office or UPS store.
  • MCM has decided that no additional tickets will be offered for this year's benefit sale.
  • Dolls and Friends Pajama Party kits will be available in limited quantities. Each kit will include a Bitty Baby doll, special craft project supplies, and an invitation to participate in an exclusive online video party in the fall; exact date(s) will be listed.
Due to the multiple logistic changes, MCM for this year is changing the longstanding refund policy and will offer refunds to current ticket holders. Requests for refunds must be made by the 15th of June. Alternatively--since this is a benefit sale for charity--there will also be an option to donate any unneeded ticket(s) to the cause. People may also transfer their tickets to others.
Full information can be read online at the official website.
Nethilia, The Admin
June 6, 2020 / This Week on the American Girl Library - Week Eleven
The American Girl Online Library has extended two additional weeks. This week's free book is Luciana.
Nethilia, The Admin
June 3, 2020 / Two New Books in the Smart Girl's Series
Two new books are to be released this fall in the Smart Girl's Guides series, as spotted on Amazon:
  • A Smart Girl's Guide: Making a Difference: focusing on ways to change the world and improve one's society
  • A Smart Girl's Guide: Crushes: An updated version of A Smart Girl's Guide to Boys that will include information on a variety of romantic feelings, rather than only focusing on girls crushing towards boys.
Nethilia, The Admin
June 2, 2020 / Team USA Gear / Store Reopenings
While the 2020 Olympics have been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, Team USA is still being promoted. The following is now available:
These can be purchased by AG Rewards members only until June 4th, when they will be available to everyone.
American Girl Place Houston, Charlotte, and Orlando have reopened with limitations. Learn more at Frequently Asked Questions on the website.
Nethilia, The Admin
June 1, 2020 / This Week on the American Girl Library - Week Ten; The Thank You Heroes Scrubs and "Heroes With Heart" Contest
This week's free books from the American Girl Online Library are Julie: The Big Break, the accompanying teacher's guide, and Stand Up for Yourself and Your Friends.
Starting today, American Girl will be taking preorders for the Thank You Heroes Scrubs, which will be released in August; furthermore, for every outfit sold, American Girl will donate a doll craft activity book (totaling up to $135,000 in retail value), to the First Responders Children's Foundation, an organization which benefits the children of first responders and has expanded to include the children of those leading the fight against COVID-19.
Starting June 8th, American Girl will launch the "Heroes With Heart" Contest, asking children with the help of their parents to nominate a hero who has made a difference during the pandemic (such as medical professionals, essential retail workers, delivery drivers, etc.) American Girl will select five Grand Prize winners; the nominator will receive a $200 American Girl gift card while the honoree will receive a custom doll and outfit in their likeness. More details will be released on the 8th.
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