CLEVELAND, Ohio – At 9 years old, I wanted an American Girl doll more than anything. And on Christmas morning 1989, I was overjoyed to discover Kirsten Larson under the tree. Kirsten was a Swedish ...
News that the American Girl franchise has a "Smart Girls' Guide" for avoiding caring adults and leaving girlhood behind permanently has Christmas-shopping parents like myself confused. At a time of ...
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. It’s official! American Girl just dropped their holiday ...
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 ...
Growing up, it felt like you were either the kid with all the American Girl dolls, or you knew the kid with all the American Girl dolls. And they always seemed to be set up in one single (some might ...
A mom’s thoughtful gesture brings childhood American Girl dolls back to life for future generations to enjoy Tereza Shkurtaj is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working for PEOPLE since 2025.