Meet Lila. Girl of the Year 2024. Hi, I'm Lila! From the beam to the bars, there's never been a landing I couldn't stick. But can I shine at competitive gymnastics when I'm suddenly head over heels for horse camp?
More about me. Full name: Lila Maria Monetti. Age: 10. Lives in: St. Paul, Minnesota. Favorite food: Pancakes. Best friend: Katie. Best animal friend: Hollyhock. Favorite tradition: Trick-or-treating. Go-to hairdo: French braids with sparkle gems. Mantra: Born to ride and ready to fly!
Fast friends. When Lila meets Hollyhock™ at horse camp, the two bond instantly
Includes a bridle with metal details that Lila can reach from the saddle
A sheet of 16 removable stickers to decorate her hooves
A pink-and-light-blue saddle that easily secures to Hollyhock's body
Horse hair clips, extensions, gems, elastics, and a comb to style her mane
Hair goals. Lila loves to style hair, especially bubble braids!
GK x American Girl. Making connections. To add authenticity to Lila's story, she wears leotards and gear from GK elite-a beloved and longstanding gymnastics brand
Girl of the Year
Characters and stories that spark minds and hearts
For fans of gymnastics and horse riding, American Girl® Girl of the Year™ 2024 Lila Monetti™ brings an adventure to adore! Her world comes to life with an 18-inch large doll and continues with doll accessories, doll furniture, and doll clothing, including designs from GK Elite. Plus, hair play adds to the fun, especially with the colorful mane of Hollyhock™, one of our horses for dolls and Lila™’s newest friend. To learn more about our Girl of the Year’s story, check out the blog article, "Why Lila matters."