Despite this, the play was a smashing success ... s popularity and expand interest, in 2001, American Girl began offering a “Girl of the Year” doll and book. These books feature contemporary ...

From 'Barbie' to the long-time controversy over American Girl's Addy, it's clear dolls play a big role in kids' lives—and representation is everything. For thousands of years, dolls have played a ...

The enduring popularity of American Girl dolls was recognized in 2021 when they were inducted into the Toy Hall of Fame in 2021, located in Rochester’s Strong Museum of Play. If you purchase a ...

Also available this year is the American Girl Doll Box Costume, which can be added on top of any of the character costumes Virginia Chamlee is a Politics Writer at PEOPLE. She has been working at ...

Children of the ’80s and ’90s will remember American Girl dolls as a cultural phenomenon, but did you know their creator has roots in Central New York?