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Stay Healthy, Stay Home!<br>
  
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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>
  
<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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Please read our '''[[{{SITENAME}}:About|About Pages]]''' and '''[[{{SITENAME}}:Policies|Specific Policies]]''',<br>especially the [[{{SITENAME}}:AG Wiki Rules|Rules]] and the [[{{SITENAME}}:User Name Policy|User Name Policy]].
 
   
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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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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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; June 2, 2020 / Team USA Gear / Store Reopenings
  
   
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; July 25, 2020 / Cute At Heart Collection
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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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: Until September 15, 2020, [[Modern Mix and Match Sets#Summer_2020|the Cute at Heart collection]] for dolls and children can be purchased at discount. With the purchase of at least five pieces, 10% is taken off; at least ten, 15% off; and if all fifteen components (including children's matching items) are purchased together, 20% is taken off. These items consist of:
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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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:* [[Cute At Heart Tee]] and children's matching tee
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: These can be purchased by [[AG Rewards]] members only until June 4th, when they will be available to the public.
 
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:* [[Colorful Ruffles Tiered Skirt]] and children's matching skirt
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:* [[Heart Print Dress]] and children's matching dress
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:* [[Gold Moto Jacket]] and children's matching jacket
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:* [[Blue Bow Tee]]
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:* [[Sparkling Sequins Kimono]]
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:* [[Cherry Blossoms Skirt]]
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:* [[I Heart Jeans and Leggings Set]]
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:* [[Sparkling Step Shoes]]
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:* [[On Your Tail High-Tops]]
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:* [[Kawaii Accessory Set]]
   
 
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; July 20, 2020 / Addy Original Format books on Racial Equality Online Library
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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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: American Girl has recently released all of [[Addy Walker]]'s [[Central Series]] books on their [https://www.americangirl.com/content/ag/en/hide-in-nav/equality-discover.html Commitment to Racial Equality Online Library], in the non-abridged six separate volumes. (These are the 2004 style covers and layouts.) The following is now available:
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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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:* ''[[Meet Addy]]''
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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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:* ''[[Addy Learns a Lesson]]''
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:* ''[[Addy's Surprise]]''
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:* ''[[Happy Birthday, Addy!]]''
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:* ''[[Addy Saves the Day]]''
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:* ''[[Changes for Addy]]''
   
 
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; May 22, 2020 / This Week on the American Girl Library - Week Nine
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; July 15, 2020 / Three Stores to Permanently Close; At Home Celebrations Available
   
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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])
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: This week's free books from the [https://www.americangirl.com/explore/articles/onlinelibrary American Girl Online Library] are ''[[Maryellen: The One and Only]]'', the accompanying teacher's guide, and ''[[A Smart Girl's Guide: Liking Herself]]''.
 
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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.
   
 
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; May 19, 2020 / MCM Sale to be Reconfigured due to Covid-19 Pandemic
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; July 10, 2020 / More Black Stories for Free by American Girl
   
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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:
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: Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the [[Madison Children's Museum Sale]] will be transitioning this year to online sales. (This is with permission from American Girl, as typically MCM does not sell online to avoid competing with American Girl. But nothing is typical right now.) They have a currently active survey on their [https://www.facebook.com/AmericanGirlBenefitSale/posts/3169189766476461:0 Facebook page] asking for opinions on how to facilitate an online sale, including possibilities for pick ups and shipping. No further information is available at this time.
 
   
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:* ''[[Gabriela (book)|Gabriela]]''
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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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; May 19, 2020 / Limited Reopenings
  
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:* ''How to Write Poetry like Gabriela''
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:* ''A Young Poet's Journey'' video
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: [[American Girl Place]] Dallas and Nashville locations have reopened, with limitations such as closed fitting rooms and requiring face masks if required by locale. Learn more at [https://www.americangirl.com/retail/covid-questions Frequently Asked Questions] at the website.
 
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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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; May 16, 2020 / This Week on the American Girl Library - Week Eight
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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 two [[Historical Character Mysteries]]: Nanea's ''[[The Legend of the Shark Goddess]]'' and Kit's ''[[Menace at Mammoth Cave]]''.
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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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; May 14, 2020 / New Release - Cute At Heart and Travel
 
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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 new release focused on [[Truly Me]] has come out. It's focused on summer travel and trips, showing that the best-laid schemes o' dolls an' brands gang aft agley. Well, we can dream of future travel with:
 
   
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:* [[Just Like You 87]]
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:* ''[[Meet Marie-Grace]]''
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:* [[Blue Bow Tee]]
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:* ''[[Meet Cécile]]''
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:* [[Cute At Heart Tee]]
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:* ''[[Marie-Grace and the Orphans]]''
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:* [[Sparkling Sequins Kimono]]
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:* ''[[Troubles for Cécile]]''
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:* [[Cherry Blossoms Skirt]]
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:* ''[[Marie-Grace Makes a Difference]]''
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:* ''[[Cécile's Gift]]''
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:* [[Colorful Ruffles Tiered Skirt]]
  
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:* Accompanying Reader's Guide
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:* [[Heart Print Dress]]
  
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:* "Meet Cécile & Marie-Grace" video
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:* [[Gold Moto Jacket]]
  
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:* [[I Heart Jeans and Leggings Set]]
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:* ''[[The Cameo Necklace]]''
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:* [[Sparkling Step Shoes]]
  
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:* [[Kawaii Accessory Set]]
  
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:* [[Explore More Travel Outfit]]
  
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:* [[On Your Tail High-Tops]]
  
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:* [[American Girl Airlines Set]]
  
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:* [[Explore More Luggage Set]]
  
   
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: For [[Addy Walker]]: Civil War, 1864
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: Also, the price of AG dolls has returned to the $110 cost.
 
   
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:* ''[[Addy: Finding Freedom]]''
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: [[User:Nethilia|Nethilia]], The Admin, will likely not travel this summer
  
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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.
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; May 9, 2020 / This Week on the American Girl Library - Week Seven
  
   
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: The prior digital books from the Digital Library are no longer linked directly from the website.
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: This week's free books from the [https://www.americangirl.com/explore/articles/onlinelibrary American Girl Online Library] are ''[[Kaya: The Journey Begins]]'', the accompanying teacher's guide, [[Smart Girl's Guide: Digital World]], and ''[[Spark]]: A Guide to Ignite the Creativity Inside You.''
  
   
 
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; June 29, 2020 / Reclosed Stores
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; May 3, 2020 / This Week on the American Girl Library - Week Six
 
   
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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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: This week's free books from the [https://www.americangirl.com/explore/articles/onlinelibrary American Girl Online Library] are ''[[Joss (book)|Joss]]'', ''[[Josefina: Sunlight and Shadows]]'', the accompanying teacher's guide, and ''[[Your Happiest You]]''.
 
   
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: [[User:Nethilia|Nethilia]], The Admin (wear a mask and show you care)
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: The books from Week 1 have been put back on the site; it seems the removal was a mistake.
 
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; April 24, 2020 / This Week on the American Girl Library - Week Five
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; June 24, 2020 / New Truly Me and Joss Release
   
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: New items have released for all the modern lines.
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: This week's free books from the [https://www.americangirl.com/explore/articles/onlinelibrary American Girl Online Library] are ''[[Melody: No Ordinary Sound]]'', the accompanying teacher's guide, and ''[[A Smart Girl's Guide: Understanding Families]]''.
 
   
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: For [[Joss's Collection]]:
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: The books from Week 1 have now been taken down and no longer available in the library, indicating books will be available for four weeks. The full series will run ten weeks.
 
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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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; April 19, 2020 / This Week (and Last!) on the American Girl Library - Weeks Three and Four / Image Sourcing and Quality and How Failure Can Get You Banned
  
   
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:* [[Explore the Parks Outfit]]
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: Last week's free books from the [https://www.americangirl.com/explore/articles/onlinelibrary American Girl Online Library] are ''[[The Feelings Book]]: The Care and Keeping of Your Emotions'' and ''[[The Care and Keeping of You]]: The Body Book for Girls''.
  
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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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: This week's free books are two [[Historical Character Mysteries]]: Samantha's ''[[The Curse of Ravenscourt]]'' and Felicity's ''[[Lady Margaret's Ghost]]''.
 
   
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:* [[Colorful ABCs 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]]:
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:* [[Zoo Birthday Outfit]]
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: News being stated, we now have to delve into policy. Because people aren't behaving.
 
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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:
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: I, Admin Nethilia, have been into ''American Girl'' in the most technical sense since 1986 when I first saw the ads for the first three in ''Doll Reader'' magazine, and part of the fandom since 2005. I know about various websites, including, say, one that is about the History of American Girl that is in my saved bookmarks and compares variants of American Girl illustrations that were changed for Samantha, Addy, Molly, and Felicity.
 
   
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:* ''[[A Smart Girl's Guide: Making a Difference]]''
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: The scans of said illustrations are easily identifiable from that site. Which means uploading them here after taking them from that site violates our policies against swiping from other sites.
 
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:* ''[[A Smart Girl's Guide: Crushes]]''
   
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: This Wiki's been around for over a decade. You would think by now the fact the images aren't up here would clue editors into the fact that this must not have been done for a good ''reason.''
  
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; June 23, 2020 / American Girl's Statement of Commitment to Racial Equality
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: If I or any other admin cannot reliably trust ''any'' of your illustration image sources, we will go through and purge them all from the wiki files. Which wastes our time and yours. And then block the offender to make sure we don't have to deal with this again.
  
   
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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].
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: [[{{SITENAME}}:Good Article Images and You!|Good Article Images and You!]] states that improper images will be removed upon discovery and result in bans. I must not have been clear enough. Let me be explicit.
 
   
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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:
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: Bans for uploading images that are sourced to other sites ''starts'' at a month and can be extended to upwards of a '''year'''. They can even become indefinite--aka a permanent block--if you've done this before and/or we have to waste long spans of time to remove the offending images from both articles and the file database.
 
   
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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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: If you can't scan images from the books yourself, then you can wait until someone can. No images at all actually is preferred to blatant image theft.
 
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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]] (Stay at Home, wash your hands for at least twenty seconds with soap and water, and wear your face masks if you can't be socially distant)
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: [[User:Nethilia|Nethilia]], The Admin, who if you didn't know by now, is Black
 
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; April 10, 2020 / This Week on the American Girl Online Library - Week Two
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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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: 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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: 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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July 25, 2020 / Cute At Heart Collection
Until September 15, 2020, the Cute at Heart collection for dolls and children can be purchased at discount. With the purchase of at least five pieces, 10% is taken off; at least ten, 15% off; and if all fifteen components (including children's matching items) are purchased together, 20% is taken off. These items consist of:
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July 20, 2020 / Addy Original Format books on Racial Equality Online Library
American Girl has recently released all of Addy Walker's Central Series books on their Commitment to Racial Equality Online Library, in the non-abridged six separate volumes. (These are the 2004 style covers and layouts.) The following is now available:
Nethilia, The Admin
July 15, 2020 / Three Stores to Permanently Close; At Home Celebrations Available
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.
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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 from the Digital Library are no longer linked directly from the website.
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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
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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.
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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.
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