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[[File:Mixmatchscan.jpg|thumb|left|250px|A [[American Girl of Today]] doll with the six blank books, in the [[Mix and Match Outfit]].]] |
[[File:Mixmatchscan.jpg|thumb|left|250px|A [[American Girl of Today]] doll with the six blank books, in the [[Mix and Match Outfit]].]] |
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+ | With the launch of the American Girl of Today line, the intention was to show purchasers how history was part of today and that they were part of history too. In order to tie the modern dolls to the [[Historical Characters]], the six book set was designed and laid out like the six-book [[Central Series]], encouraging the purchaser to create their own "modern" character, including a [[Looking Back]] section to discuss themes of the present day. |
In 1998, when the modern line was slightly renamed to "American Girl Today," only one blank book--the "Meet" book--and its writing guide were included. By 2000 with the launch of the [[Urban Outfit]], no books were included and the set was [[Retirement|retired]]. |
In 1998, when the modern line was slightly renamed to "American Girl Today," only one blank book--the "Meet" book--and its writing guide were included. By 2000 with the launch of the [[Urban Outfit]], no books were included and the set was [[Retirement|retired]]. |
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Revision as of 09:45, 19 April 2019
The American Girl of Today Writing Books were a six-book set of blank books that came with the first American Girl of Today dolls.
Overview
A American Girl of Today doll with the six blank books, in the Mix and Match Outfit.
With the launch of the American Girl of Today line, the intention was to show purchasers how history was part of today and that they were part of history too. In order to tie the modern dolls to the Historical Characters, the six book set was designed and laid out like the six-book Central Series, encouraging the purchaser to create their own "modern" character, including a Looking Back section to discuss themes of the present day.
In 1998, when the modern line was slightly renamed to "American Girl Today," only one blank book--the "Meet" book--and its writing guide were included. By 2000 with the launch of the Urban Outfit, no books were included and the set was retired.
Books
The books consisted of blank, semi-lined books.
Guides
Each book came with a writer's guide. These were written by Valerie Tripp and intended to guide a new writer through story writing their own six book series.
Stencil
A blue plastic stencil.
See Also
- Central Series, what the writing books were intended to resemble.