Since 1986, American Girl has thrilled little girls all over the country. They make inspiring dolls, books, and crafts that spark a girl’s imagination and creativity. I loved American Girl’s signature line of historical dolls when I was little. I also reveled in all the American Girl Doll Accessories! Well this year, American Girl is excited to introduce its 2017 Girl of the Year and the Gabriela American Girl Doll. American Girl has provided me with information and a Gabriela American Girl Doll for giveaway to one of my lucky readers.
2017 American Girl Of The Year
Available January 1, 2017, American Girl is excited to celebrate the New Year with the debut of its 2017 Girl of the Year – Gabriela McBride!
The Girl of the Year line of dolls was introduced in 2001. The idea is to give voice to a diverse range of personalities and backgrounds. They want their dolls to instill a sense of pride in young girls and show them there is no limit to what they can accomplish.
The 2017 Girl of the Year, Gabriela, uses her passion and talent for the arts—specifically spoken word poetry— to overcome personal obstacles and create positive change for her community. The Gabriela American Girl Doll & Book will inspire your child and help her dream big.
Here is something else really cool. American Girl is partnering with Scholastic to create and distribute Express Yourself. It is a program for classrooms that empowers students to use the arts as a tool for self-expression. These fun classroom resources will be available in March 2017, just in time for National Poetry Month in April!
Gabriela American Girl Doll & American Girl Doll Accessories
A beautiful 18-inch American Girl Doll, Gabriela launches with several performance-inspired outfits, American Girl Doll accessories, and toys. Gabriela will be available throughout 2017 and beyond.
Gabriela American Girl Doll Details:
The 18″ Gabriela doll has warm brown eyes that open and close, and curly dark-brown hair. She has a huggable cloth body, and her movable head and limbs are made of smooth vinyl. She comes with the Gabriela paperback book. Her signature outfit is: a cropped purple sweater with silver dream graphic and soft turquoise tank top, fitted pair of dark-blue jeggings, a pair of purple shoes with turquoise straps, and a pink double headband.
You will love all of the extra American Girl Doll accessories that you can purchase separately. For example, Gabriela’s Showtime Kit or Gabriela’s Creative Studio Set.
American Girl Doll Buy Or Learn More at americangirl.com
Do you have an American Girl Doll or American Girl Doll accessories? Why do you love American Girl Dolls?
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Carissa C says
I love the history American Girl brings to girls all over the world! Engaging stories, dolls, and accessories are such a great way to get kids interested in learning. Maryellen and her beautiful 50s collection are definitely my favorite.
Marlena says
We have Addy and would love Gabriela!
Amy Deeter says
I like American girl dolls because they are adorable and have a big selection
latanya says
Josefina looks like a great doll
Barbara Lima says
I love American Girl dolls because they teach girls about different times, places, and cultures.
Elena says
I love their dolls because of their diversity
Chel says
Gabriela would make a lovely addition to our family of dolls!
Jessica Peelle says
Absolutely love American Girl Gabriela!! She is beautiful. My daughter would love to win her as she feels very connected to her because they both write poetry, they dance, and they love to cook (make sandwiches). American girl sets great standards for girls and helps to create confidence with every story of each doll.
Tammy Horn says
I like American girl dolls because they are all different.
Suzanna Hocq says
I love Gabriella’s cat!
Gwendolyn J says
My daughter loves them
Julie Lundstrom says
I would like the Gabriela Doll, Book & Accessories. My niece collects American Girl Dolls and this would be so neat for her Birthday.
elizabeth p says
My granddaughter would love Gabriela. thanks for the chance.
Renee Walters says
I like American girl dolls because they are so cute and I like the books too!
Marilyn Nawara says
I see they have a new line of dolls called “Wellie Wishers” that come with Wellie Boots — Super Cute!
Julie Wood says
I also like the the American Doll site has a top for girls called Gabriela McBride’s Sweater for Girls. My daughter would look so cute in this top.
Nancy says
I like American Girl dolls because they are linked to historical time periods and have accompanying books to promote reading. The dolls also look like girls and not 25 year olds.
mycraftingworld says
I like the Gabriela McBride’s PJs for Girls for the child that receives the doll. I am sure they would love it.
Kimberly Singh says
I love American Girl Dolls because the books that come with the dolls are educational and the dolls are so fun for kids to play with.
vickie couturier says
i like them because they have some that are differenct cultures and colors and they all have a good story with them too and i learned they have miniture sets there too
Angela Roberts says
I know exactly who would get this doll and her name is Gabriela.
Darlene Owen says
What caught my eye is the Gabriela McBride’s PJs for Girls. Why I love American Girl dolls is because my 8 year old granddaughter would love one so I have been looking into them. Being as I am retired I cannot afford to buy her one and her parents cannot either as she has 3 (and one on the way) younger siblings.
Cynthia C says
I think Gabriela’s Cat is adorable. My nieces would love it.
Kristie says
I like Gabriela’s Cat.
caryn s says
I love Gabriela’s dance outfits and how inspiring each dolls story is!
elizabeth miller says
I love the Gabriela’s Creative Studio Set. the little ballet bar is really cute and good thing to pair with for girls. I love the detain on the little yellow towel. We love american Girl dolls because each one’s story promotes strength and determination in girls.
shirley says
I like the Gabriela McBride’s Pajamas for Girls & 18-inch Dolls. I like American Girl Dolls because they each have a story, and are very nice dolls.
Willow says
She’s beautiful. I like that Gabriela’s appearance is so approachable and inviting. She’s truly the face of an American girl who adds a positive and friendly glow of diversity to the collection. My daughter delights at getting her American Girl catalogues all the time. She spends a lot of time dreaming over the dolls, and would love to have Gabriela, and her fun accessories.
Rebekah says
Gabriela’s cat caught my eye. My daughter adores animals and would love Gabriela’s furry friend to go along with this adorable doll.
Lesley F says
I think the Rebecca™ Doll, Book & Accessories is adorable
Susan Robison says
Time to pass on my doll obsession to the granddaughter!!
Cheryl Chervitz says
My 3 granddaughters would love any doll, but I like the Melody™ Doll the best.
Laurajj says
Oh I love what they stand for and how much they teach the girls! Kayla would love one! I love all the extra pieces they have…and how much they teach also. The Allergy Free Lunch is so neat!
shannon fowler says
I love american girl dolls because they always have such amazing stories that help teach girls about strong young women raised i different times.
shelly peterson says
I love these dolls because they are so beautiful and from different cultures.
Victoria Scott says
I love that each doll is from a period of history so there is a learning aspect as well. I also like that Gabriela’s story includes positive influences of her community, which I think is important right now for little girls to hear.
Heather Kelly says
I love American Girl dolls because they teach children and families about different cultures and backgrounds. I also like that my girls can personalize their own doll if they want.
Arielle says
I love that American Girls is such an inclusive company. When I was a girl I would have loved to have a doll that looked like me, with stories that related to my own experiences.
Susan Robison says
I’m kind of a history geek, as well as a bookaholic. Hope to pass on these traits to my grand daughter. American Girl is the BEST way to start the love of both books and history. Kids learn through play, and playing the stories of the past help them begin to design their own future.
Brooke Allen says
My grandma had a lot of American Girl dolls. She gave all of her granddaughters an American Girl doll when they got to be a certain age… I think about 8. My daughter got the Addie doll.
We love the dolls and how they encourage kids to learn history.
Sarah B says
My daughter and I love American Girl! We love everything they have. I especially love the BeForever dolls because I love history. My daughter really wants Julie and Gabriela next. Thanks for a chance to win.
lissa crane says
I love the Girl of the Year, Gabriela and all the American Girl dolls because they really empower little girls and teach them about a period in time that they probably wouldn’t have other wise known about!
Shirley Smith says
I love the American dolls and there ability to accept all examples of who girls are and that we are all different in so many ways. And the story that they share and pass on the little girls who love them. I also love the fact that my Granddaughters can where the same outfits as the American dolls.
ThePolkaDotPatriot says
I love American Girl’s quality dolls and accessories and that they put some dolls in different time periods. It makes it easier for girls to imagine what a certain time was like.
Kimberly says
I loved reading all of the American Girl books growing up. Now I love reading them with my daughter. We just got the new catalog and she is really excited about Gabriella. She likes that she dances and has pet cat. I think her little boom box bag is adorable.
Kambrea says
I love American Girl dolls because of their quality and the stories behind them. I know they devote time and energy to crafting authentic stories and pieces for each of the dolls. These dolls encourage creativity, play and reading. I love that!
Alexis Cuffy says
I love American Dolls because of the diversity of the dolls. I like that they teach young children about historical events and that you customize a doll that is perfect for you!
jennifer bowen says
wow every thing is just so nice and cool and well my girl really loves American girl and what I like abt the dolls is that well thay come with books that girls can read and learn all kinds of things from them.
Annmarie W. says
I have loved American Girl dolls for years! I love how diverse they are…that all girls can find one who resembles them and their family’s heritage. And they are durable and the perfect size. And have such wonderful accessories! And I still love that the basic dolls tell a story about a certain historical period…so much learning there!
Jwells says
I have loved the american Girl dolls since I was a little girl. I never owned one of my own, but I loved
the classic Molly, Samantha, and Emily dolls. I even named my dog Molly because I loved the name.
I would love to win one of these dolls for my niece to have one of these special dolls! She would love it!
Dana Fricke says
I really like the new mix and match pieces!! I like American Girl dolls cause they help teach my daughter history and they also help grow her imagination!
Katie k says
I love loved LOVEDDDDDD American Girls when I was a kid -way before anyone could afford to get one of those dolls! I love the nostalgia I feel when sharing the books and stories with my niece!
Melissa Moore says
Growing up with the American Girl books instilled a love of history in me that still drives me today!
Gail Williams says
I love Gabriela because she reminds me of my granddaughter who is 11 and she loves American Girl dolls. Gabriela is very fitness oriented as is my granddaughter.
Sally Wilsey says
I like the American Girl dolls because they show all different types of girls and they have really nice accessories. Also you can get some of the same clothes for your little girl.
Priscilla P. says
I like the Rebecca doll. I love The American Girl Dolls so much, that I took my Granddaughter and my Niece on American Girl Doll vacation. We went to Atlanta American Girl Doll restaurant and store. We stay at the Marriott Hotel with the American Girl Doll experience. It include pink everything in our room, doll beds, pink cookies, and an American Girl Doll movie. It was a lot of fun.
Dana MATTHEWS says
I love American Girl dolls because my girls love them. They are so proud of their “babies”. Playtime with them is good because it gives way to them using their imagination. I love that they coordinate clothes and accessories and are learning a little bit about fashion. They are a blessing to my girls.
Kelly Moran says
I love that all of the American Girl Dolls have different talents and unique personalities. They are such positive role models for our girls!
Pam Flynn says
Everything was so cute and fun! I love Gabriela’s Performance Kit. It has lots of interesting things to play with.
Cassie Eastman says
I love American Girl dolls because the quality is outstanding. I love that some day my daughter will be able to give her AG dolls to her own daughter!
Susan Campbell says
The little girl I babysit for LOVES these dolls, but her parents aren’t able to afford one yet. I’d love to be able to surprise her with this for her Birthday in March!!
Leah Shumack says
My daughter is a dancer too and I see that Gabriela has lots of dance outlets and you can get the ballet bar too!