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The release of two "historical" American Girl dolls from the 1990s — dolls named Isabel and Nicki Hoffman — is making some millennial women feel quite old.
Critics attack American Girl book for discussing gender and trans identity.
American Girl doll books continue to uphold a unique common ground for girls (and women) to understand both themselves and each other.
The attacks on a body image book speak to the heightened state of anti-LGBTQ+ hate and the unique cultural position that the American Girl brand holds.
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Mary Mahoney and Allison Horrocks about their new book Dolls of Our Lives: Why We Can't Quit American Girl.
A children's book in an American Girl-branded series of self-help guides presents puberty blockers as a potential way to "give you more time to think about your gender identity." ...
American Girl is committed to racial equity, and they're offering free books written by Black women and featuring Black heroines.
A children's book in an American Girl-branded series of self-help guides gives children advice on gender-affirming care.
The American Girl doll, a beloved icon in the toy industry, has been capturing the hearts of children and collectors alike since its inception in 1986. Created by Pleasant Rowland, a former educator ...
American Girl has announced its 2024 Girl of the Year —Lila Monetti. She's a 10-year-old growing up in Minnesota who is developing new hobbies and pushing through challenges.
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Mary Mahoney and Allison Horrocks about their new book Dolls of Our Lives: Why We Can't Quit American Girl.