Over the years, American Girl has become a lot more inclusive. The company started with three Caucasian dolls, now boasting 16 diverse characters with their own unique stories and histories.
Over the years, American Girl has become a lot more inclusive. The company started with three Caucasian dolls, now boasting 16 diverse characters with their own unique stories and histories.
Joss Kendrick is a surfer and competitive cheerleader from Southern California.
She also has hearing loss.
Her character shows that no matter what obstacles stand in your way to try new things, you can persevere in the face of stereotypes.
They worked with surfing experts, competitive cheerleaders, individuals with hearing loss, and stories of those with hearing impairments.
What's amazing is that they're also donating $25,000 to the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA).
You can find the whole collection right now on American Girl's website.
Just this past fall they debuted a four-year-old girl with Down Syndrome, Ivy Kimble, in their October catalog.
Children connect with toys that look like them, making them feel empowered and seen in the world.
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