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; July 1, 2020 / Black Stories for Free by American Girl
; February 20, 2015 / Book Leaks -- ''Truly Me'' and BeForever Books
 
   
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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:
: Several new books have shown both on the American Girl Publishing site [http://www.americangirlpublishing.com/newtitles/newtitles.aspx] and Amazon.com. First are three new modern-focused books:
 
   
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: For [[Melody Ellison]]: (Civil Rights, 1964)
:* [[Truly Me: Friends Forever]] [http://www.amazon.com/Truly-Me-Discover-friendship-activities/dp/1609589246/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1423536361&sr=8-3&keywords=american+girl+truly+me]
 
:* [[Truly Me: School Spirit]] [http://www.amazon.com/Truly-Me-Discover-student-activities/dp/1609589254/ref=pd_sim_sbs_b_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=0RMX7RFT30JKQD9HXRFE]
 
:* [[Truly Me: Shine Bright]] [http://www.amazon.com/Truly-Me-Discover-performance-activities/dp/1609589262/ref=pd_sim_sbs_b_5?ie=UTF8&refRID=0RMX7RFT30JKQD9HXRFE]
 
   
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:* ''[[Melody: No Ordinary Sound]]''
: The books are due to be released May 2015. Along with new covers for some older craft books, this looks to be a revamping of the modern doll line, much like the switch to My American Girl. (Here at the Wiki we will still keep the category named how it is, due to the tedious tasks of redoing the category on every related page. We believe you're smart enough to know what is what.)
 
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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
: Josefina is finally getting her [[My Journey Books|My Journey book]], ''[[Song of the Mockingbird: My Journey with Josefina]]'' this August.
 
   
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:* ''[[Meet Marie-Grace]]''
: There have been leaks for three other books written by Valerie Tripp: ''The One and Only,'' ''The Sky's the Limit,'' and ''Taking Off.'' These look to be a new set of BeForever Character books; they are categorized on Amazon.com as set in the 1900s and to be released this August. While this is exciting news, we cannot tie these three titles to a BeForever Character or know details on the books and which is which. So please do not make articles about them yet.
 
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:* ''[[Meet Cécile]]''
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:* ''[[Marie-Grace and the Orphans]]''
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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
: [[User:Nethilia|Nethilia]], Admin who doesn't like Rumors.
 
   
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:* ''[[Addy: Finding Freedom]]''
; February 12, 2015 / New stuff for all lines save Grace
 
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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:
: Every line save Grace got new items.
 
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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.
: For Addy:
 
* [[Addy's Dress and Sewing Set]]
 
* [[Periwinkle Plaid Top]]
 
* [[Classic Crops]]
 
   
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: [[User:Nethilia|Nethilia]], The Admin
: For Rebecca:
 
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* [[Rebecca's Seashore Set]]
 
* [[Seashore Stripes Dress]]
 
   
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; June 29, 2020 / Reclosed Stores
: For Kit:
 
* [[Kit's Chicken-Keeping Set]]
 
* [[Cheery Blossoms Top]]
 
* [[Cheery Checks Jumper]]
 
   
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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.
: For Kaya:
 
* [[Modern Fancy Shawl Outfit]]
 
* [[High-Low Hem Dress]]
 
   
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: [[User:Nethilia|Nethilia]], The Admin (wear a mask and show you care)
: For Julie:
 
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* [[Julie's Skateboarding Set]]
 
* [[Graphics Sweatshirt]]
 
* [[Rainbow Athletic Shorts]]
 
* [[Julie's Mix-Print Maxi Dress]]
 
   
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; June 24, 2020 / New Truly Me and Joss Release
: For Samantha:
 
   
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: New items have released for all the modern lines.
* [[Samantha's Flower-Picking Set]]
 
* [[Samantha's Travel Coat and Hat]]
 
* [[Samantha's Travel Bag Set]]
 
* [[Samantha's Special Day Dress]]
 
* [[Samantha's Painting Set]]
 
* [[Samantha's Garden Gazebo]]
 
* [[Samantha's Summertime Treats]]
 
* [[Samantha's Outdoor Serving Set]]
 
* [[Lacy Tee]]
 
* [[Lacy Tiered Skirt]]
 
   
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: For [[Joss's Collection]]:
: New [[Historical Character Mysteries]] for Samantha, Kit, and Caroline have been released:
 
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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:
* ''[[Danger in Paris]]''
 
* ''[[The Jazzman's Trumpet]]''
 
* ''[[The Smuggler's Secrets]]''
 
   
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:* [[Explore the Parks Outfit]]
: The following [[Historical Character Mysteries|mysteries]] have been reprinted under the [[BeForever]] label:
 
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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]]:
* ''[[The Silent Stranger]]''
 
* ''[[Secrets in the Hills]]''
 
* ''[[Shadows on Society Hill]]''
 
* ''[[A Growing Suspicion]]''
 
* ''[[The Puzzle of the Paper Daughter]]''
 
   
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:* [[Colorful ABCs Outfit]]
: [[Kit's Candy-Making Set]], [[Rebecca's School Play Set]], and [[Julie's Dance Set]] were broken into two separate sets: Kit's Springtime Outfit, Kit's Homemade Sweets, Rebecca's Butterfly Costume, Rebecca's Stage Makeup, Julie's Funky Flower Outfit, and Julie's Disco Accessories. Kaya's [[Jingle Dress of Today II]] was released without accessories as the Modern Jingle Dancer Outfit.
 
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:* [[Smart as a Fox School Outfit]]
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:* [[Starry Sky Pajamas]]
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:* [[Ready to Learn Backpack and Lunch Set]]
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:* [[Ready to Learn Desk Set]]
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:* [[Ready to Learn Garden School Set]]
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:* [[Stargazing Garden Tent Set]]
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:* [[Stargazing Sleeping Bag]]
   
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: For [[Bitty Baby]]:
: The [[My American Girl]] line got the following new items:
 
   
* [[Pretty Plié Ballet Outfit]]
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:* [[Zoo Birthday Outfit]]
* [[Pretty Pink Tutu Set]]
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:* [[Tea Party Outfit]]
* [[Shimmer and Lace Party Dress]]
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:* [[Bitty's Lion Friend]]
* [[Boho Beachy Swimsuit]]
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:* [[Bitty's Tea Party Set]]
* [[Sparkly Jazz Outfit]]
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:* [[Bitty's Bottle Warmer Set]]
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:* [[Convertible High Chair and Play Table]]
* [[Sunshine Garden Outfit]]
 
* [[Soccer Team Outfit]]
 
* [[Sparkle Spa Robe]]
 
* [[Beachy Hair Beads]]
 
* [[Sunshine Gardening Bench Set]]
 
   
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: Books:
: [[Bitty Baby]] got the following new items:
 
   
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:* ''[[A Smart Girl's Guide: Making a Difference]]''
* [[Pastel Carousel Outfit]]
 
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:* ''[[A Smart Girl's Guide: Crushes]]''
* [[Basics Elephant Leggings]]
 
* [[Basics Sweet Dots Top]]
 
   
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: [[User:Nethilia|Nethilia]], The Admin
: [[Bitty Twins]] got the following new set:
 
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; June 23, 2020 / American Girl's Statement of Commitment to Racial Equality
* [[Hole-In-One Outfit]]
 
* [[Tennis Pro Outfit]]
 
   
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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:
: The same rules, as always, apply when it comes to new releases and articles: put some effort into writing your descriptions. We won't hesitate to remove poorly written edits or ban people who make repeated efforts into not putting effort into writing proper descriptions.
 
   
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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.
: --[[User:AkaiKaze|AkaiKaze]], the Other Admin
 
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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
; January 21, 2015 / "Personal Pictures" mean Personal, not someone else's.
 
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; June 22, 2020 / Reopened Stores and Create Your Own Delays
: Well, that came up, so now it's been addressed on [[{{SITENAME}}:Good Article Images and You!|Good Article Images and You!]].
 
   
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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.
: '''Do not take personal pictures from alternate sources''' such as eBay Auctions or other people's personal albums. Personal pictures must be taken by the uploader. Images found to be sourced to an eBay auction or other non-personal means will be removed. It's image theft. (The only noted and admin-approved exception at this time is the image on the [[American Girl 25th Anniversary Shirt]] as the item was given only to employees and so is quite rare.)
 
   
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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.
: C'mon, people. Take the pics yourself. You know better.
 
   
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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.
: [[User:Nethilia|Nethilia]], Admin Who Can't Believe That Came Up
 
   
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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.
; January 1, 2015 / Grace's debut and other new stuff
 
   
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: [[User:Nethilia|Nethilia]], The Admin
: [[Grace Thomas]] has officially debuted, along with the first part of [[Grace's Collection|her collection]].
 
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; June 19, 2020 / Buy Two Books, Get One Free
* [[Grace Thomas (doll)|Grace Thomas doll]]
 
* ''[[Grace (book)|Grace]]''
 
* ''[[Grace Stirs it Up]]''
 
* [[Grace's Baking Outfit]]
 
* [[Grace's Pajamas]]
 
* [[Grace's City Outfit]]
 
* [[Grace's Opening-Night Outfit]]
 
* [[Grace's Travel Coat]]
 
* [[Grace's Welcome Gifts]]
 
* [[Grace's French Bakery]] (and no, your eyes aren't deceiving you, that French Bakery actually does cost $500.)
 
* [[Grace's Baking Set]]
 
* [[Grace's French Bulldog]]
 
* [[Grace's Paris Accessories]]
 
* [[Grace's Pastry Cart]]
 
* [[Grace's Travel Set]]
 
* [[Grace's Bistro Set]]
 
   
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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.
: To promote Grace's debut, American Girl has launched a yearlong fundraising initiative, [http://www.americangirl.com/play/girl-of-the-year/grace/for-goodness-bake.php "For Goodness, Bake!"], to support Share Our Strength's [https://www.nokidhungry.org No Kid Hungry] campaign to end child hunger in America. Those who register for the fundraising campaign (and it should be noted you must be 18 or older to register) will have a chance to win the Grace doll and meet book, the French Bakery, Bistro Set, and the matching girl's apron from [[Grace's Baking Outfit]].
 
   
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: [[User:Nethilia|Nethilia]], The Admin
: Additionally, American Girl is accepting [http://store.americangirl.com/agshop/html/set/id/2259/uid/983 donations] on behalf of No Kid Hungry.
 
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; June 14, 2020 / American Girl, the Mattel Play Fair Initiative and the Black Lives Matter Movement
: The [[My American Girl]] line got some new stuff:
 
   
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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:
* [[Lovely Leopard PJ's]]
 
* [[Valentine Gift Set]]
 
* [[Sequined Star Tee]]
 
* [[Silver Grey Star Pants]] (Store Exclusive)
 
* [[Purple Two-Piece Swim Suit:]] (Store Exclusive)
 
* [[Beach Accessories III|Beach Accessories]] (Store Exclusive)
 
* [[Souvenir Accessories]] (Store Exclusive)
 
* [[Striped Sport Shoes]]
 
* [[Sporty Sandals and Socks Set]]
 
* [[Service Dog Vest]]
 
* [[Starry Silver Purse]]
 
* [[Shimmer and Shine Purse]]
 
* [[Pizza Party Set]]
 
* [[My Furry Valentine Set]]
 
* [[Sit and Snooze Fold-Out-Bed]]
 
* [[Doll and Pet Carrier]]
 
   
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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.
: [[Bitty Baby]] only got one new outfit:
 
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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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: [[User:Nethilia|Nethilia]], The Admin
* [[Ribbons and Ruffles Outfit]]
 
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; June 13, 2020 / This Week on the American Girl Library - Week Twelve
: For [[Bitty Twins]]:
 
   
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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]]''.
* [[Sunshine Play Outfit]]
 
* [[Drummin' Up Fun Outfit]]
 
* [[Music and Play Set]]
 
   
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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.
: --[[User:AkaiKaze|AkaiKaze]], the Other Admin
 
   
: ETA: Excitement is always high during a new release, but we still expect the best of you. Edit properly. [[User:Nethilia|Nethilia]], Admin of Logic
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; June 8, 2020 / Changes to the MCM Sale for 2020
; December 27, 2014 / Last chance on Isabelle
 
   
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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.
: In case the year has passed you by and you haven't gotten around to grabbing Isabelle's items for your collection, some of her items have come back in stock on American Girl's online store:
 
   
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:* The sale will be online only, as was expected.
* [[Isabelle's Metallic Dress]]
 
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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.
* [[Isabelle's Sparkle Dress]]
 
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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.
* [[Isabelle's Dance Barre]]
 
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:* As with previous sales, on Sunday there will be additional markdowns and limit changes.
* [[Isabelle's Wrap Sweater]]
 
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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.
* [[Isabelle's Purple Leotard]]
 
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:*MCM has decided that no additional tickets will be offered for this year's benefit sale.
* [[Isabelle's Scrunch Pants]]
 
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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.
* [[Isabelle's Sparkly Skort]]
 
* [[Isabelle's Funky Leggings]]
 
* [[Isabelle's Tutu]]
 
   
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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.
: Those who missed out when these items sold out the first time would do well to grab them before Isabelle and her collection is retired.
 
   
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: Full information can be read online at [https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/support/american-girl-benefit-sale/ the official website.]
: --[[User:AkaiKaze|AkaiKaze]], the Other Admin
 
   
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; December 26, 2014 / Grace's collection leaked
 
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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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