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Stay Healthy, Stay Home!<br>
  
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Tips for at-home activities, advice, and videos at<br>
 
[https://www.americangirl.com/stayandplay Stay And Play with American Girl]
  
[https://www.americangirl.com/stayandplay Stay And Play with American Girl]
 
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; January 13, 2021 / More information on Courtney's Second Book
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: A new policy has had to be outwardly stated, because of people misbehaving, [[{{SITENAME}}:Admin and Templates|Admin and Templates]].
  
   
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: Information has appeared on [https://www.amazon.com/dp/1683371704/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_DP6.FbWW3JHQF Amazon] regarding Courtney's second book, ''[[Courtney: Friendship Superhero]]''. It confirms the name of her new friend, Issac Wells, and that he has HIV which causes a conflict between Courtney and her friend, Sarah.
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: This is all that's known for now. Any attempts at leaks before release will result in blocks.
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: So the policy is short and simple. '''Do not edit templates unless you are admin or content moderator.''' Typos and small mistakes are fine. Any other changes whatsoever are not in the realm to touch or anyone else's call to make. Deleting, editing, modifying, or otherwise messing with any template will result in an ''immediate one month ban'', with subsequent violations escalating up to a permanent ban.
  
   
 
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; September 9th, 2020 / Free Joss's Cheer Team Jacket With Purchase of Doll
  
   
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; December 31, 2020 / Welcome, Kira!
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: From today until September 14th, [[AG Rewards]] members purchasing any 18" doll (other than a Create Your Own) can receive [[Joss's Cheer Team Jacket]] for free.
 
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[[File:KiraUltimateCollection.jpg|thumb|300px|G'Day!]]
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; September 6th, 2020 / Official Information on the Upcoming Historical Character, Courtney
  
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: Welcome [[Kira Bailey]] to the Girls of the Year! She arrives to the American Girls lineup with a love of animals and the following in [[Kira's Collection|her collection]]:
   
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:* [[Kira Bailey (doll)|Kira Bailey doll]]
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[[File:CourtneyChangesGame.jpg|thumb|250px|Welcome, Courtney Moore!]]
  
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:* ''[[Kira Down Under]]''
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: ''Source: First Book, ''Courtney Changes the Game'', listed on [https://www.target.com/p/historical-character-book-1-by-kellen-hertz-paperback/-/A-81226724 Target Website]. Accessed 8/6/2020.''
  
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:* ''[[Kira's Animal Rescue]]''
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:* [[Kira's Koala PJs]]
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:* [[Kira's Casual Outfit]]
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:* [[Kira's Comfy Camping Outfit]]
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:* [[Kira's Accessories]]
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:* [[Kira's Outdoor Accessories]]
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:* [[Kira's Koala]]
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:* [[Kira's Kangaroo and Joey]]
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:* [[Kira's Animal Exam Table]]
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:* [[Kira's Wildlife Rescue Set]]
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:* [[Kira's Comfy Camping Accessories]]
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:* [[Kira's Comfy Platform Tent]]
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:* [[Kira's Care for the Earth Tote]]
   
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: As well as a new book, ''[[Love the Earth]]''. Furthermore, American Girl is supporting [https://www.wires.org.au/ WIRES] (NSW Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Service Inc.), the largest wildlife rescue organization in Australia. Purchasers can make a $1, $5 or $10 donation and the company will match up to $25,000.
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: Official news has come out about the upcoming newest [[Historical Character]] to be released: '''[[Courtney Moore]].''' Courtney will be representing the 1980s, with her books starting in 1986. (In a way, AG has come full circle!) From the cover, we can tell she is white and appears to have an interest in video games. The website listing shows an early October release. No information other than her first book has been released officially.
 
   
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: A set of dresses for [[Truly Me]] and [[Bitty Baby]] came out, the [[Dot to Dot Dress]] and [[Darling Dots Dress]] respectively.
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: Yes, ''officially''. This is a reminder, as must be done with all new product and people getting hype and forgetting themselves. Until official images and details are released of anything--dolls, other books, accessories, collections--they are not to be uploaded here or even discussed. Leaked images from a Facebook group that were uploaded to a YouTube page and then screenshot and posted on Instagram? Not official. Blocks will come with mega swiftness.
  
   
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: We've also had our first block for poor uploads on new things! Don't follow in their footsteps. Leave that energy in 2020.
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:: ETA, 9/10/20: America Girl has put up a preview site stating Courtney's release to be 9/15/20.
 
   
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: [[User:Nethilia|Nethilia]], The Admin, Likes Kangaroos
 
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; August 14, 2020 / Backpack Set and Thank You Heroes Scrubs
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; December 23, 2020 / Truly Me New Release and Historical Ultimate Collections
   
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: Three updates at once? Yes, because I want them separate.
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: A new item has come out, the [[American Girl Backpack Set]].
 
   
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: A [[Truly Me]]-only release has come out with World Travel Sets and a new [[Modern Mix and Match Sets|mix and match set]] about exercise and athletics, along with shoes. To quote Bill Nye, consider the following:
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: Additionally the [[Thank You Heroes Scrubs]] are now available for general purchase.
 
   
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: The [[World Traveler Collection]]:
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; July 25, 2020 / Cute At Heart Collection
  
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:* [[World Traveler in England]]
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:* [[World Traveler in Ireland]]
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:* [[World Traveler in Italy]]
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:* [[World Traveler in Japan]]
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:* [[French Souvenir Set]]
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:* [[English Souvenir Set]]
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:* [[Irish Souvenir Set]]
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:* [[Italian Souvenir Set]]
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:* [[Japanese Souvenir Set]]
   
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: The New [[Modern Mix and Match Sets|Mix and Match]], the Fiercely You Collection:
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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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:* [[Fiercely You Top]]
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:* [[Cute At Heart Tee]] and children's matching tee
  
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:* [[Be Strong Long Tank]]
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:* [[Colorful Ruffles Tiered Skirt]] and children's matching skirt
 
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:* [[Feeling Strong Terry Sweatshirt]]
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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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:* [[Feeling Fierce Print Jacket]]
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:* [[Blue Bow Tee]]
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:* [[Star Power Dress]]
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:* [[Sparkling Sequins Kimono]]
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:* [[Full Strength Ruffled Skort]]
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:* [[Cherry Blossoms Skirt]]
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:* [[Star Power Shorts]]
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:* [[I Heart Jeans and Leggings Set]]
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:* [[Resilient Striped Leggings and Sweatpants]]
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:* [[Sparkling Step Shoes]]
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:* [[Powerful Knit Sneakers]]
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:* [[On Your Tail High-Tops]]
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:* [[Ready, Set, Sandals]]
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:* [[Kawaii Accessory Set]]
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:* [[So Strong Accessories]]
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:* [[Packed with Power Duffel Bag and Accessories]]
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:* [[Fiercely You Accessories]]
   
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: The rest for [[Truly Me]]:
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:* [[Lots O' Spots Sandals]]
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:* [[Metallic Ballet Flats]]
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:* [[Shine On Shoes]]
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:* [[Rainbow Glitter High Tops]]
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:* [[So Many Shoes Storage Tower]] (unreleased until Jan 8th)
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:* [[Love to Travel Journal]]
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:* [[Rainbow Unicorn Headband]]
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:* [[Plenty of Poms Headband]]
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:* [[Gold Glitter Crown Headband]]
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:* [[Love to Travel Seat]]
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:* [[Star Bright Tee]]
   
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: For Historicals and Since about mid December, Ultimate Collections are now available. For a slight discount the bundle includes the doll, meet accessories, both books, pet if available, and one additional outfit with accessories:
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; July 20, 2020 / Addy Original Format books on Racial Equality Online Library
 
   
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:* ''Melody's Ultimate Bundle:'' Melody doll and accessories, books, [[Melody's Fancy Floral Dress]], [[Melody's Microphone Set]], and [[Bo (dog)|Melody's Dog, Bo]].
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: American Girl has recently released all of [[Addy Walker]]'s [[Central Series]] books on their [https://www.americangirl.com/equality 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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:* ''Nanea's Ultimate Bundle:'' Nanea doll and accessories, books, [[Nanea's Hula Outfit]], [[Nanea's Hula Implements]], and [[Mele (Dog)|Nanea's Dog, Mele]].
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:* ''Rebecca's Ultimate Bundle:'' Rebecca doll and accessories, books, [[Rebecca's Hanukkah Outfit]] and [[Rebecca's Menorah and Dreidel Set]].
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:* ''Maryellen's Ultimate Bundle:'' Maryellen doll and accessories, books, [[Maryellen's Back to School Outfit]], [[Maryellen's Ready to Launch Rocket Set]], and [[Scooter (dog)|Maryellen's Dog, Scooter]].
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:* ''Julie's Ultimate Bundle:'' Julie doll and accessories, books, [[Julie's Home Game Uniform]], [[Julie's Home Game Accessories]], and [[Julie's Pet Bunny|Julie's Bunny, Nutmeg]].
   
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: Other bundles of items are also available on the site.
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:* ''[[Meet Addy]]''
  
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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]]''
  
   
 
: [[User:Nethilia|Nethilia]], The Admin
  
: [[User:Nethilia|Nethilia]], The Admin
 
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; December 23, 2020 / American Girl Diversity Initiatives Update
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; July 15, 2020 / Three Stores to Permanently Close; At Home Celebrations Available
  
   
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: American Girl has shared a progress report regarding the Commitment to Racial Equality on their [https://www.instagram.com/p/CJG5IBYpZGe/ Instagram account] and [https://www.facebook.com/americangirl/posts/3673665606009906 Facebook]. Along with previous statements, the following has been stated:
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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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:* The first of the conversation series is due to launch in February 2021 about social justice with the second in April regarding climate change. There will be continued featuring of other young heroes from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and life experiences.
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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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:* August 2021 will bring a book written by [https://www.deannasingh.com/ Deanna Singh] about fighting racism and becoming anti-racist.
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:* Teams continue to work on the newly planned but not yet announced new contemporary line with more stories of diversity. The line is looking at a debut in the latter half of 2021.
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:* New partnerships will later be announced as well.
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: 2021 is also the 35th anniversary of American Girl. Let's hope the celebration is a good one with lots of diversity and good things.
   
 
: [[User:Nethilia|Nethilia]], The Admin
  
: [[User:Nethilia|Nethilia]], The Admin
 
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; July 10, 2020 / More Black Stories for Free by American Girl
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; December 23, 2020 / 2020 Girl of the Year Kira Bailey
   
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: American Girl has confirmed with their [https://www.americangirl.com/content/ag/en/hide-in-nav/online-cat/november-2020 first catalog of 2021] that the 2021 [[Girls of the Year|Girl of the Year]] will be [[Kira Bailey]]. She is visiting her married aunts--as in, to each other--in Australia to help at their wildlife sanctuary post the Australian wildfires. New items are also launching for [[Truly Me]] including items focused on travel around the world, which will be a separate news post.
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: American Girl has recently released all of [[Gabriela McBride]]'s books on their [https://www.americangirl.com/equality 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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: In the spirit of "not getting banned for leaks and nonsense", the admins ask that editors be cautious in their editing of new items. If you suspect what you're going to upload isn't open data, is poorly reviewed, or is otherwise hearsay and you can't back it up? Then maybe, just maybe, don't do it. The bans are still generous.
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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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:* ''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]]''
  
   
 
: [[User:Nethilia|Nethilia]], The Admin
  
: [[User:Nethilia|Nethilia]], The Admin
 
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; July 1, 2020 / Black Stories for Free by American Girl
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; November 17, 2020 / 2020 Limited Edition Dolls For Charity
   
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[[File:2020LESparkles.png|thumb|300px|Limited Edition Couture Dolls for Charity]]
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American Girl has launched the [https://www.americangirl.com/equality Commitment to Racial Equality Online Library]. The following books and videos are now available for free download and watching:
 
   
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: This year, American Girl has again partnered with [[Wikipedia:Swarovski|Swarovski]] to release three different one-of-a-kind Limited Edition collector dolls as the '''American Girl Swarovski Crystals Couture for a Cause''' collection: the [[Sweet as a Rose Collector Doll]], [[Fuchsia Feathers Collector Doll]], and [[Boho Chic Collector Doll]]. According to advertising, each unique outfit took multiple hours to design and create and was completely hand-embellished by Swarovski couturiers.
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: The auctions are being hosted through [https://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/item/browse.action?auctionId=341697122&grouping=ALL Bidding for Good] with all proceeds to go to [https://1strcf.org/ First Responders Children's Foundation] (minus auction host fee of $600 and an amount equal to 5% of the final bid price). Auctions will run from November 17th through the 25th and began at $5000. Mattel and American Girl are also donating "more than $1,000,000 in retail value of toys to the foundation's [https://1strcf.org/toy-express/ Toy Express program]" including 18" dolls and other popular Mattel products from Hot Wheels, Barbie and Mega Bloks. The toys will be distributed to thousands of first responder families nationwide through the end of the year.
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:* ''[[Melody: No Ordinary Sound]]''
  
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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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: The video can be seen here: [https://youtu.be/gbyYJ6Jd9pM American Girl Swarovski Crystals Couture for a Cause]
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: For [[Cécile Rey]] (with [[Marie-Grace Gardner]]): New Orleans, 1853
  
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: The press release can be read here: [https://corporate.mattel.com/news/american-girlR-to-auction-off-three-one-of-a-kind-collector-dolls-made-with-thousands-of-swarovskiR-crystals American Girl® to Auction Off Three One-of-a-Kind Collector Dolls Made With Thousands of Swarovski® Crystals]
   
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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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; October 30, 2020 / Hospital Add Ons
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: For General:
  
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[[File:HugsWellWishesBalloonBear-18.jpg|thumb|275px|Get-Well Gifts!]]
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:* Perspective video with Denise Lewis Patrick
  
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: There are two new "get well" add-ons themed for dolls sent in to the [[American Girl Hospital]]:
   
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:* [[Hugs and Well Wishes Balloon and Bear]] (for 18" dolls)
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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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:* [[Hugs and Well Wishes Balloon and Bear (WW/BB)|Hugs and Well Wishes Balloon and Bear]] (for Bitty Baby and WellieWishers)
   
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Meet '''[[Addy Walker]]'''!<br>
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Meet '''[[Courtney Moore]]'''!<br>
   
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[[Courtney Moore]] is the best gamer in the arcade, and has sweeping imaginative ideas for her own character, Crystal Starshooter, from events in her life. But there's more she's got to face than her high scores and high hopes.
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Take a peek at [[Courtney's Pleasant Company Doll]]!<br>
   
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Courtney's Molly doll looks a lot like the first edition [[Molly McIntire (doll)|Molly doll]] that came out in [[:Category:Items Released in 1986|1986]]--even down to the packaging and catalog!
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* [[American Girl Minis]] were diorama style rooms with lighting and electrical components that allowed users to set up elaborate room designs.
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* Early Historical Character craft kits included cooking recipes--and some components like [[Shrewsbury Cakes Kit|real sugar]] and [[Real Gingerbread House|gingerbread]]!
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* American Girl published [[List_of_American_Girl_Published_Books#American_Girl_Original_Intermediate_Fiction_Novels|Original Intermediate Fiction Novels]] aimed at an older teenaged audience, such as ''[[The Secret Voice of Gina Zhang]].''
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Meet Kira Bailey!
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Meet Kira Bailey!

Helping Animals in Australia

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Joss - the first visibly disabled doll!

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January 13, 2021 / More information on Courtney's Second Book
Information has appeared on Amazon regarding Courtney's second book, Courtney: Friendship Superhero. It confirms the name of her new friend, Issac Wells, and that he has HIV which causes a conflict between Courtney and her friend, Sarah.
This is all that's known for now. Any attempts at leaks before release will result in blocks.
Nethilia, The Admin
December 31, 2020 / Welcome, Kira!
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Welcome Kira Bailey to the Girls of the Year! She arrives to the American Girls lineup with a love of animals and the following in her collection:
As well as a new book, Love the Earth. Furthermore, American Girl is supporting WIRES (NSW Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Service Inc.), the largest wildlife rescue organization in Australia. Purchasers can make a $1, $5 or $10 donation and the company will match up to $25,000.
A set of dresses for Truly Me and Bitty Baby came out, the Dot to Dot Dress and Darling Dots Dress respectively.
We've also had our first block for poor uploads on new things! Don't follow in their footsteps. Leave that energy in 2020.
Nethilia, The Admin, Likes Kangaroos
December 23, 2020 / Truly Me New Release and Historical Ultimate Collections
Three updates at once? Yes, because I want them separate.
A Truly Me-only release has come out with World Travel Sets and a new mix and match set about exercise and athletics, along with shoes. To quote Bill Nye, consider the following:
The World Traveler Collection:
The New Mix and Match, the Fiercely You Collection:
The rest for Truly Me:
For Historicals and Since about mid December, Ultimate Collections are now available. For a slight discount the bundle includes the doll, meet accessories, both books, pet if available, and one additional outfit with accessories:
Other bundles of items are also available on the site.
Nethilia, The Admin
December 23, 2020 / American Girl Diversity Initiatives Update
American Girl has shared a progress report regarding the Commitment to Racial Equality on their Instagram account and Facebook. Along with previous statements, the following has been stated:
  • The first of the conversation series is due to launch in February 2021 about social justice with the second in April regarding climate change. There will be continued featuring of other young heroes from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and life experiences.
  • August 2021 will bring a book written by Deanna Singh about fighting racism and becoming anti-racist.
  • Teams continue to work on the newly planned but not yet announced new contemporary line with more stories of diversity. The line is looking at a debut in the latter half of 2021.
  • New partnerships will later be announced as well.
2021 is also the 35th anniversary of American Girl. Let's hope the celebration is a good one with lots of diversity and good things.
Nethilia, The Admin
December 23, 2020 / 2020 Girl of the Year Kira Bailey
American Girl has confirmed with their first catalog of 2021 that the 2021 Girl of the Year will be Kira Bailey. She is visiting her married aunts--as in, to each other--in Australia to help at their wildlife sanctuary post the Australian wildfires. New items are also launching for Truly Me including items focused on travel around the world, which will be a separate news post.
In the spirit of "not getting banned for leaks and nonsense", the admins ask that editors be cautious in their editing of new items. If you suspect what you're going to upload isn't open data, is poorly reviewed, or is otherwise hearsay and you can't back it up? Then maybe, just maybe, don't do it. The bans are still generous.
Nethilia, The Admin
November 17, 2020 / 2020 Limited Edition Dolls For Charity
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Limited Edition Couture Dolls for Charity

This year, American Girl has again partnered with Swarovski to release three different one-of-a-kind Limited Edition collector dolls as the American Girl Swarovski Crystals Couture for a Cause collection: the Sweet as a Rose Collector Doll, Fuchsia Feathers Collector Doll, and Boho Chic Collector Doll. According to advertising, each unique outfit took multiple hours to design and create and was completely hand-embellished by Swarovski couturiers.
The auctions are being hosted through Bidding for Good with all proceeds to go to First Responders Children's Foundation (minus auction host fee of $600 and an amount equal to 5% of the final bid price). Auctions will run from November 17th through the 25th and began at $5000. Mattel and American Girl are also donating "more than $1,000,000 in retail value of toys to the foundation's Toy Express program" including 18" dolls and other popular Mattel products from Hot Wheels, Barbie and Mega Bloks. The toys will be distributed to thousands of first responder families nationwide through the end of the year.
The video can be seen here: American Girl Swarovski Crystals Couture for a Cause
The press release can be read here: American Girl® to Auction Off Three One-of-a-Kind Collector Dolls Made With Thousands of Swarovski® Crystals
Nethilia, The Admin
October 30, 2020 / Hospital Add Ons
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Get-Well Gifts!

There are two new "get well" add-ons themed for dolls sent in to the American Girl Hospital:
They must be purchased separately from the website, rather than added on during admittance.
Nethilia, The Admin
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Courtney Moore is the best gamer in the arcade, and has sweeping imaginative ideas for her own character, Crystal Starshooter, from events in her life. But there's more she's got to face than her high scores and high hopes.

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Take a peek at Courtney's Pleasant Company Doll!

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