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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.</div>
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; July 15, 2020 / Stores to Permanently Close; At Home Celebrations
; June 18, 2018 / Summer Release
 
   
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: American Girl has announced that three [[American Girl Place]] stores will be closing: American Girl Denver, Atlanta, and Kansas City. Due to the pandemic closings, this means the locations will not be reopening. (Source: [https://www.denverpost.com/2020/07/15/american-girl-store-colorado-closing/ Colorado’s only American Girl store is closing after ten years])
: There hasn't been a lot of news since February, but now we have new things!
 
   
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: Retail locations are now offering at-home celebration kits. For $20 per guest (for two to twenty guests), purchasers receive a cake to go; digital invitations; themed goody bags, crafts, and doll crown, cup and saucer for each guest; and birthday crown and gift for the child. Purchasers set a pickup time and date. At the time of this news, this is available from the Charlotte, Chicago, Columbus, Los Angeles, Nashville, New York, Orlando, Seattle and Washington D.C. locations.
: For [[BeForever]] characters:
 
   
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: [[User:Nethilia|Nethilia]], The Admin
:* [[Kit's Gardening Outfit]]
 
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:* [[Kit's Gardening Accessories]]
 
:* [[Kit's Garden Stand]]
 
:* [[Rebecca's Movie Premiere Outfit]]
 
:* [[Nanea's Luau Dress]]
 
:* [[Nanea's Luau Set]]
 
   
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; July 10, 2020 / More Black Stories for Free by American Girl
: For [[Luciana's Collection]]:
 
   
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: American Girl has recently released all of [[Gabriela McBride]]'s books on their [https://www.americangirl.com/content/ag/en/hide-in-nav/equality-discover.html Commitment to Racial Equality Online Library], as well as two of the [[A Girl Named]] books. The following is now available:
:* [[Luciana's Starry Night Outfit]]
 
:* [[Luciana's Starry Night Accessories]]
 
:* ''[[Luciana Out of This World]]''
 
   
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:* ''[[Gabriela (book)|Gabriela]]''
: For [[Truly Me]], we have three new dolls: [[Just Like You 78|#78]] [[Just Like You 79|#79]], and [[Just Like You 80|#80]]. ([[Just Like You 21|#21]], [[Just Like You 31|#31]], and [[Just Like You 51|#51]] are in limited quantities and liable to be retired.)
 
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:* ''[[Gabriela Speaks Out]]''
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:* ''[[Gabriela: Time for Change]]''
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:* Reader's Guide
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:* ''How to Write Poetry like Gabriela''
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:* ''A Young Poet's Journey'' video
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:* ''Zubaida Bello and Her Poetry''
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:* ''[[A Girl Named Misty]]''
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:* ''[[A Girl Named Rosa]]''
   
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: [[User:Nethilia|Nethilia]], The Admin
: Outfits and accessories:
 
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; July 1, 2020 / Black Stories for Free by American Girl
:* [[That's How We Roll PJs]]
 
:* [[Building Dreams PJs]]
 
:* [[Cool Colors Outfit]]
 
:* [[Camo Cool Outfit]]
 
:* [[Good Vibes Skate Outfit]]
 
:* [[Competition Cheer Outfit]]
 
:* [[Cheer Practice Outfit]]
 
:* [[Star Gymnast Set]]
 
:* [[Sparkling Star Dance Outfit]]
 
:* [[Shooting Star Basketball Outfit]]
 
:* [[Ready To Learn Outfit]]
 
:* [[BFF Graphic Tee]]
 
:* [[Xbox Gaming Set]]
 
:* [[Bunk Bed and Bedding]]
 
:* [[Game Night Set]]
 
:* [[Three-in-One Game Night Table]]
 
:* [[Out for Sushi Set]]
 
:* [[Pizza Party Set II]]
 
:* [[American Girl RC Sports Car]]
 
:* [[Skate Park Set]]
 
:* [[Nfinity Cheer Set]]
 
:* [[Volcano Lab Set]]
 
:* [[Wheaten Terrier Puppy]]
 
:* [[Donut Pet Bed]]
 
:* [[Ruff and Ready Pet Outfit]]
 
:* [[Sweet Pairings Earrings]]
 
:* [[Best Friends Bracelet Set]]
 
:* [[Glittering Star Watch]]
 
   
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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:
For Generic Doll Use:
 
   
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: For [[Melody Ellison]]: (Civil Rights, 1964)
:* [[Travel Seat II]]
 
:* [[Two-Doll Tote II]]
 
   
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:* ''[[Melody: No Ordinary Sound]]''
: For the [[WellieWishers]]:
 
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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
:* [[Ribbon and Stripes Outfit]]
 
:* [[Ringmaster Outfit]]
 
:* [[Popcorn and Cotton Candy Cart]]
 
:* [[Shetland Pony]]
 
:* [[Carnival Games Set]]
 
:* [[Carnival Snack Tray]]
 
:* ''[[The Clippity-Cloppity Carnival]]''
 
:* ''[[Emerson and Princess Peep]]''
 
:* ''[[Willa's Wilderness Campout]]''
 
   
: For [[Bitty Baby]]:
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:* ''[[Meet Marie-Grace]]''
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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
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:* ''[[Addy: Finding Freedom]]''
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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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:* 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.
:* [[Sweet As Can Bee PJs]]
 
:* [[Sweet Sprinkles Birthday Outfit]]
 
:* [[Bitty's Birthday Donut Smash Cake]]
 
   
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The prior digital books are no longer linked directly from the website.
: A little bit for everyone!
 
   
 
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: [[User:Nethilia|Nethilia]], The Admin
 
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; February 19, 2018 / February New Release!
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; June 29, 2020 / Reclosed Stores
   
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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.
: Happy Monday! New things have released.
 
   
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: [[User:Nethilia|Nethilia]], The Admin (wear a mask and show you care)
: For [[BeForever]] characters [[Maryellen Larkin]] and [[Nanea Mitchell]]:
 
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; June 24, 2020 / New Truly Me and Joss Release
:* [[Maryellen's Vacation Playsuit]]
 
:* [[Maryellen's Airstream Travel Trailer]]
 
:* [[Maryellen's Campfire Cooking Set]]
 
:* [[Maryellen's Hiking Accessories]]
 
:* [[Nanea's Palaka Outfit]]
 
:* [[Nanea's Tropical Birthday Outfit]]
 
:* [[Nanea's Shave Ice Shop]]
 
:* [[Nanea's Birthday Accessories]]
 
:* [[Nanea's 1940s Radio]]
 
   
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: New items have released for all the modern lines.
: New Books:
 
   
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: For [[Joss's Collection]]:
:* ''[[The Legend of the Shark Goddess]]''
 
:* ''[[Menace at Mammoth Cave]]''
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:* [[Joss's Beach Jumper]]
:* ''[[The Showstopper]]''
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:* [[Joss's Beach Grill Set]]
:* ''[[A Winning Spirit]]''
 
:* ''[[Stars, Stripes and Surprises]]''
 
:* ''[[Chances and Changes: My Journey with Molly]]''
 
   
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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:
: A new [[Molly McIntire]] [[Mini Dolls|mini doll]] has also released with her books.
 
   
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:* [[Explore the Parks Outfit]]
: For [[Bitty Baby]]:
 
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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]]:
:* [[Pleats and Petals Outfit]]
 
:* [[Flowers and Feathers Outfit]]
 
:* [[Paradise Palms Swimsuit]]
 
:* [[Paradise Beach Accessories]]
 
   
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:* [[Colorful ABCs Outfit]]
: New [[MegaConstrux]] sets:
 
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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]]:
:* [[MegaBloks Luciana's Space Lab ]]
 
:* [[MegaBloks Kit's Scooter]]
 
:* [[MegaBloks Julie's Basketball Practice]]
 
:* [[MegaBloks Mermaid Washtub]]
 
:* [[MegaBloks Peekaboo Picnic]]
 
   
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:* [[Zoo Birthday Outfit]]
: Other books:
 
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:* [[Tea Party Outfit]]
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:* [[Bitty's Lion Friend]]
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:* [[Bitty's Tea Party Set]]
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:* [[Bitty's Bottle Warmer Set]]
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:* [[Convertible High Chair and Play Table]]
   
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: Books:
:* ''[[Doll STEM]]''
 
:* ''[[Doll Travel]]'' (updated look)
 
:* ''[[A Smart Girl's Guide: Sports and Fitness]]''
 
   
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:* ''[[A Smart Girl's Guide: Making a Difference]]''
[[File:BeForeverMollyPromo.png|thumb|150px|Molly's BeForever Makeover!]]
 
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:* ''[[A Smart Girl's Guide: Crushes]]''
:: ETA: American Girl has released a [http://play.americangirl.com/play/beforever/characters/molly/ informational page] about [[Molly McIntire]]. This originally included an image of what is plausibly the Beforever version of the Molly doll, which has been posted to the side; this was later removed and replaced with an image of the doll in the Classic outfit.
 
   
 
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: [[User:Nethilia|Nethilia]], The Admin
 
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; February 16, 2018 / AG Seattle and Scottsdale to Close Bistros to Casual Dining
 
   
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; June 23, 2020 / American Girl's Statement of Commitment to Racial Equality
: A recent layoff of staff announced in January through American Girl has affected the [[American Girl Place]]s at AG Seattle and AG Scottsdale. Basically, both bistros will close to regular dining reservations starting February 23rd. However, party hosting will remain available.
 
   
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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]. ''ETA:'' The commitment is now on the website at [https://www.americangirl.com/content/ag/en/explore/articles/community/our-commitment-to-racial-equality.html Our Commitment to Racial Equality].
: Source: [http://host.madison.com/wsj/business/american-girl-cuts-staff-including-positions-in-wisconsin/article_d01ab205-33f3-5f17-b577-e140037a0fba.html American Girl cuts staff, including 21 positions in Wisconsin]''
 
   
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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:
: [[User:Nethilia|Nethilia]], The Admin
 
   
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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.
; February 8, 2018 / More New Books
 
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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
: New Book titles found via [[Scholastic]]:
 
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; June 22, 2020 / Reopened Stores and Create Your Own Delays
:* For [[Real Stories From My Time]], ''The March on Washington'' [http://www.scholastic.com/parents/book/american-girl-nonfiction-chapter-book-5-march-washington (link)] This will likely be framed by [[Melody Ellison]].
 
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:* Novels for a potential 2019 [[Girl of the Year]]: [http://www.scholastic.com/parents/book/girl-year-2019-novel-1 (Book #1)]; [http://www.scholastic.com/parents/book/girl-year-2019-novel-2 (Book #2)]
 
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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.
:* A fourth book for [[Lea Clark]]: [http://www.scholastic.com/parents/book/american-girl-girl-year-lea-novel-4 (link)]
 
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:* A fourth book for [[Grace Thomas]]: [http://www.scholastic.com/parents/book/american-girl-girl-year-grace-novel-4 (link)]
 
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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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; June 19, 2020 / Buy Two Books, Get One Free
; January 30th, 2018 / New Books, Another Contemporary, the Molly Mini Doll, and An Announcement On Spamming
 
   
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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.
: Many books titles have been listed on Amazon.com and the [http://www.americangirlpublishing.com/new-titles/ AG Publishing site].
 
   
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: [[User:Nethilia|Nethilia]], The Admin
[[File:MollyBFMini.png|thumb|300px|Mini Molly - BeForever Style]]
 
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:* The Molly books have been officially announced as returning from the archives as ''[[A Winning Spirit]]'' and ''[[Stars, Stripes and Surprises]]'' along with an updated [[Mini Dolls|mini doll]] in a new outfit. There has been no official announcement on a doll re-release yet.
 
   
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; June 14, 2020 / American Girl, the Mattel Play Fair Initiative and the Black Lives Matter Movement
:* Two books listed as ''American Girl: Contemporary MG Series 3'' by [[Erin Falligant]] have been listed on Amazon with a release date of June 2018. No information on the character or any potential product releases have been announced.
 
   
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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:
:* Another book in the [[A Girl Named]] Series has been announced: ''[https://www.amazon.com/Girl-Named-Helen-Keller-American/ A Girl Named Helen] The True Story of Helen Keller''.
 
   
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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.
:* Scholastic-published Early Reader Books for [[WellieWishers]]:
 
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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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::* ''[[Willa's Butterfly Ballet]]'' by Judy Katschke
 
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::* ''[[Emerson Is Mighty Girl!]]'' by Meredith Rusu
 
::* ''[[Meet the WellieWishers]]'' (general Scholastic Publication)
 
::* ''[[Colorific Scavenger Hunt]]''
 
   
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; June 13, 2020 / This Week on the American Girl Library - Week Twelve
:* A new series by Crystal Velasquez, ''Forever Friends'' has appeared; it appears to be focusing on a group of girls who work with various animals, dominantly at an animal shelter. The first two are scheduled for April release, with the third in September.
 
::* ''[https://www.amazon.com/Jasmines-Big-Idea-American-Girl/dp/1338114913/ Jasmine's Big Idea]'' (#1)
 
::* ''[https://www.amazon.com/Madisons-New-Buddy-American-Girl/dp/133811493X/ Madison's New Buddy]'' (#2)
 
::* ''[https://www.amazon.com/Keikos-Pony-Rescue-American-Girl/dp/1338114956/ Keiko's Pony Rescue]'' (#3)
 
   
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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]]''.
:* Two more books in the ''Like Sisters'' book series are listed:
 
::* ''[https://www.amazon.com/Natalia-Takes-Lead-American-Girl/dp/1338115022/ Natalia Takes the Lead]'' (#2)
 
::* ''[https://www.amazon.com/Zoe-Air-American-Girl-Sisters/dp/1338115049/ Zoe is On the Air]'' (#3)
 
   
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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.
:* Other new books include the activity books ''[[Doll STEM]]'', an updated ''[[Doll Travel (2018 book)|Doll Travel]]'', ''Smart Girl's Guide: Sports and Fitness'', and ''Smart Girl's Guide: Knowing What to Say''.
 
   
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; June 8, 2020 / Changes to the MCM Sale for 2020
: A recent new user was banned indefinitely for massively spamming a link to an offsite page that had nothing to do with the Wiki project or information about the brand; it was clear the account was created for the sole purpose of spamming a link repeatedly to an offside petition.
 
   
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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.
: The Administration--that's me, AkaiKaze, and Blakegripling ph--would like to remind all users that personal offsite links (including but not limited to personal blogs, petitions, Youtube channels, personal social media, forums, etc.) are limited to a user's personal pages in limited capacity. Article links should only link offsite for factual, informational purposes (such as the link showing a brand of eyes in the Eye Swapping article, the patterns information, an author's personal website on their article, or real-world examples of accessories) and will be vetted for relevance and removed if irrelevant.
 
   
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:* The sale will be online only, as was expected.
: Offsite links do not include sites such as Wikipedia--which is integrated into Wikia code and used as an additional cross-informational resource--Amazon or other retailers in news and informational links, news articles, or the American Girl direct social media sites for informational/confirmation purposes. However, do not link to the main site for most things such as games, product data, or informational data unless it is reliably liable to remain (such as the Archives). The AG website updates regularly and old data is removed frequently. (After all, the site has been up since 2000. It's gone through thousands of changes and removals, from games to characters to items.) It's the admin's call on what constitutes an unvetted off site spam link, and our word is final.
 
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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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:* 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.
: Any personal, unvetted, offsite links spammed or linked in articles that show blatant disregard for the purposes of the Wiki--as the spammer did--will result in blocks, up to and including a full ban. I normally wouldn't say anything about it because it's just drawing attention to bad behavior, but after reverting well over a hundred different articles that were spammed/damaged with this petition, I believe said spammer should be ashamed of themselves for their actions and wasting time and resources. They should have known better. Don't Do What Danny Banned Does.
 
   
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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
: The [[American Girl Place]] location in Chesterfield Mall will be closing in February 2018. [http://www.stltoday.com/business/local/st-louis-only-american-girl-store-at-chesterfield-mall-closing/article_379e737f-b97b-50ff-a3e6-8d39e33f2053.html (source)]. American Girl is citing closing the store "based on the current challenges facing the mall property, which have adversely impacted our store's business." It is unknown if another Missouri location will open.
 
   
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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]]''.
: [[User:Nethilia|Nethilia]], The Admin
 
   
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; January 1st, 2018 / Luciana Takes Off!
 
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: [[Luciana Vega]] launched today--fitting, for a character who aspires to be the first girl to go to Mars. [[Luciana Vega (doll)|The doll]] and her [[Luciana's Collection|collection]] take off (get sick of my space puns later) with the following:
 
   
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:* [[Luciana's Flight Suit]]
 
:* [[Luciana's PJs]]
 
:* [[Luciana's Stellar Outfit]]
 
:* [[Luciana's Space Suit]]
 
:* [[Luciana's Accessories]]
 
:* [[Luciana's Mars Habitat]]
 
:* [[Luciana's Maker Station]]
 
:* [[Luciana's Telescope Projector Set]]
 
:* [[Luciana's Robotic Dog]]
 
:* [[Luciana's Visitor Center Accessories]]
 
:* ''[[Luciana (book)|Luciana]]''
 
:* ''[[Luciana Braving the Deep]]''
 
   
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: Two new books are to be released this fall in the [[Smart Girl's Guides]] series, as spotted on Amazon:
: Notably, Luciana's Space Suit can only be purchased right now by [[AG Rewards]] members, until August. So if you can sign up, do it!
 
   
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:* ''[[A Smart Girl's Guide: Making a Difference]]'': focusing on ways to change the world and improve one's society
: For [[Truly Me]], new including the first boys for the line: [[Just Like You 74|#74]], [[Just Like You 75|#75]], [[Just Like You 76|#76]], and [[Just Like You 77|#77]]. They have modified face molds from the original, so are not being classified as separate, and come in what we're calling the [[Truly Me Boy's Outfit]]. Other new things include:
 
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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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:* [[Star Spangled Fan Gear]]
 
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:* [[Sun and Fun Outfit]]
 
:* [[Sunny Day Dress]]
 
:* [[Dino-mite Outfit]]
 
:* [[Explore the Outdoors Outfit]]
 
:* [[Coconut PJs (TM)|Coconut PJs]] for 18" dolls
 
:* [[Coconut Tee]]
 
:* [[Starry Jeggings]]
 
:* [[Gold Glitter Boots]]
 
:* [[Teal Sneakers]]
 
:* [[Cool Treats High Tops]]
 
:* [[Chambray Cadet Cap]]
 
:* [[Dark-Blue Glasses]]
 
:* [[Shark Baseball Cap]]
 
:* [[Knit Rhinestone Beanie]]
 
:* [[Everyday Accessories (2018)|Everyday Accessories]]
 
:* [[Blue Fish Tote]]
 
:* [[American Girl Snack Stand]]
 
:* [[Chameleon Terrarium Set]]
 
:* [[Coconut Jewelry Set]]
 
:* [[Coconut_Jewelry_Set|Coconut Cuff Bracelet]]
 
:* [[Coconut_Jewelry_Set|Coconut Necklace]]
 
:* [[Coconut Coin Purse]]
 
:* [[Starring Me! Journal]]
 
   
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; June 2, 2020 / Team USA Gear / Store Reopenings
: This includes a new [[Modern Mix and Match Sets|modern mix and match set]], based on the sea theme:
 
   
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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:
:* [[Sea Glass Tank]]
 
:* [[Mermaid Tee]]
 
:* [[Seashell Lace Tank]]
 
:* [[Sea Breeze Top]]
 
:* [[School of Fish Tee]]
 
:* [[Seashell Sequin Shorts]]
 
:* [[Wave Shorts]]
 
:* [[Ombre Waves Skirt]]
 
:* [[Seashore Stripe Skirt]]
 
:* [[Blue Sea Dress]]
 
:* [[Crisscross Sandals]]
 
:* [[Lace-Print Shoes]]
 
   
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:* [[Team USA Medal Ceremony Set]]
: [[Tenney Grant]] adds to her collection with:
 
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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.
:* [[Tenney's Split-Front Dress]]
 
:* [[Tenney's Tour Shorts]]
 
:* [[Tenney's Show Shoes]]
 
:* [[Tenney's Fringe Top]]
 
:* [[Tenney's Rosy Sunglasses]]
 
:* [[Tenney's Tour Jacket]]
 
:* [[Tenney's Concert Tee]]
 
:* [[Tenney's Sparkly Sneakers ]]
 
:* [[Tenney's Microphone Set]]
 
   
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: The [[WellieWishers]] also have a lot new for them:
 
   
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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.
:* [[Coconut PJs (WW)|Coconut PJs]] for 14" dolls
 
:* [[Rock Star Outfit]]
 
:* [[Woodland Animal Vet Set]]
 
:* [[Chicken and Coop]]
 
:* [[Carrot's Hutch Accessories]]
 
:* [[Strings and Wings Guitar]]
 
:* [[Butterfly Beats Keyboard]]
 
:* [[Explore the Outdoors Set]]
 
:* [[Under the Sea Accessories]]
 
:* [[Fun and Games Set]]
 
:* [[Reimagined Artist Set]]
 
:* [[Set the Stage Play Set]]
 
:* [[Gopher and Watering Can]]
 
:* [[Fox and Composting Can]]
 
   
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: [[User:Nethilia|Nethilia]], The Admin
: [[Gabriela's Collection]] remains available (minus the recently sold out loft bed), so she's not retired yet. Don't mark anything gone of hers yet!
 
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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
: Leave the nonsense of mis-done descriptions and bad linking and being anything less that the best back in the past, or we'll punt you all the way to Alpha Centuri.
 
   
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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]]''.
: [[User:Nethilia|Nethilia]], The Admin (Mars and Bars and Super Stars)
 
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: 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 [https://1strcf.org/ 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.
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: 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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* [[Girls of Many Lands]] uniquely covered eras and locations beyond the United States and were aimed at older girls.
 
 
 
 
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July 15, 2020 / Stores to Permanently Close; At Home Celebrations
American Girl has announced that three American Girl Place stores will be closing: American Girl Denver, Atlanta, and Kansas City. Due to the pandemic closings, this means the locations will not be reopening. (Source: Colorado’s only American Girl store is closing after ten years)
Retail locations are now offering at-home celebration kits. For $20 per guest (for two to twenty guests), purchasers receive a cake to go; digital invitations; themed goody bags, crafts, and doll crown, cup and saucer for each guest; and birthday crown and gift for the child. Purchasers set a pickup time and date. At the time of this news, this is available from the Charlotte, Chicago, Columbus, Los Angeles, Nashville, New York, Orlando, Seattle and Washington D.C. locations.
Nethilia, The Admin
July 10, 2020 / More Black Stories for Free by American Girl
American Girl has recently released all of Gabriela McBride's books on their Commitment to Racial Equality Online Library, as well as two of the A Girl Named books. The following is now available:
Nethilia, The Admin
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.

The prior digital books are no longer linked directly from the website.

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. ETA: The commitment is now on the website at Our Commitment to Racial Equality.

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.
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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.
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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
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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