Since 1986, American Girl® books and products have received more than 100 awards and honors from the most prestigious book, parenting, and toy award programs in the country, including Oppenheim Toy Portfolio, Parents’ Choice Foundation, National Parenting Publications (NAPPA),and FamilyFun Magazine.

2007

American Girl® Magazine, Approved Award, Parents’ Choice
Emily™ Doll and Book, Platinum Award, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio
Friends: Making Them & Keeping Them, 2007 Children’s Choice Award, International Reading Association and Children’s Book Council
Molly: An American Girl on the Home Front, 2007 Approved Award, Parents’ Choice
The Stolen Sapphire: A Samantha Mystery, 2007 Edgar Allan Poe Award Nominee-Best Juvenile Mystery

2006

American Girl® Magazine, Silver Award, Parents’ Choice
Elizabeth™ Doll and Book
, Platinum Award, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio
Emily™ Doll and Book, 2006 Approved Award, Parents’ Choice
Felicity: An American Girl Adventure, 2006 Approved Award, Parents’ Choice
Friends: Making Them & Keeping Them, 2006 Children’s Choice Award, International Reading Association and Children’s Book Council
The Silent Stranger, 2006 Children’s Choice Award, International Reading Association and Children’s Book Council
Very Funny, Elizabeth!, 2006 Children’s Choice Award, International Reading Association and Children’s Book Council

2005

American Girl® Magazine, Silver Award, Parents’ Choice
Angelina, Star of the Show, Platinum Award, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio
Betrayal at Cross Creek,
2005 Arthur Tofte Award Juvenile Fiction Award, Council for Wisconsin Writers
Coconut Card Kit, One of the Top 10 Toys of the Year, FamilyFun Magazine
Danger at the Zoo: A Kit Mystery, 2005 Agatha Award Nominee—Best Children’s/Young Adult Fiction, Malice Domestic, Ltd.
Elizabeth™ Doll and Book, Honors Award, National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA)
Elizabeth™ Doll and Book, Approved Award, Parents’ Choice
Elizabeth™ Doll and Book, iParenting Excellent Products of 2005 Award, iParenting
Elizabeth™ Doll and Book, One of the Best Toys of 2005, Nick Jr. Magazine
Gwen™ Doll and Book, Platinum Award, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio
Marisol™ Doll and Book, iParenting Outstanding Products of 2005 Award, iParenting
Meet Kaya,
2005 Winter Reads selection, Washington State Library
Nellie™ Doll and Book
, Platinum Award, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio
Real Spirit, Honors Award, National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA)

2004

American Girl® Magazine, Silver Award, Parents’ Choice
American Girl Place® New York, Best Retailing “Experience” 2004, Playthings Magazine
American Girl Place® New York, Award of Merit-Specialty Store, Sales Area 10,000 to 50,000 Square Feet, Institute of Store Planners/VM & SD International Store Design Competition
Gwen™ Doll and Book, Honors Award, National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA)
Gwen™ Doll and Book, 2004 Back-to-School iParenting Media Award, iParenting
Kathleen: The Celtic Knot, 2003–2004 Bisto Award Finalist, Children’s Book Ireland
Nellie™ Doll and Book, Approved Award, Parents’ Choice
Nellie™ Doll and Book
, 2004 Holiday iParenting Media Award, iParenting
Nellie™ Doll and Book
, One of the Best Toys of 2004, Nick Jr. Magazine
Saba: Under the Hyena’s Foot
, Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People, National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) and Children’s Book Council
Saba: Under the Hyena’s Foot, Children’s Africana Book Award (CABA) Honor for Older Readers, African Studies Association
The Sisters Club, Children’s Choice Award, International Reading Association and Children’s Book Council
A Smart Girl’s Guide to Starting Middle School, 2004 Back-to-School iParenting Media Award, iParenting
Welcome to Kaya’s World, 1764, Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People, National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) and Children’s Book Council

2003

Angelina Ballerina’s Invitation to the Ballet, Platinum Award, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio
Angelina Ballerina’s Invitation to the Ballet, Honors Award, National Parenting Publications (NAPPA)
Hopscotch Hill School™ Collection, Platinum Award, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio
Hallie™ Doll and Book, Honors Award, National Parenting Publications (NAPPA)
Hallie™ Doll and Book, Parent’s Guide Honor—Toys, Parent’s Guide to Children’s Media
How Can You Say That?: What to Say to Your Daughter When One of You Just Said Something Awful, Parent’s Guide Award—Parenting Materials, Parent’s Guide to Children’s Media
Kailey™ Doll and Book, One of the Best Toys of 2003, Nick Jr. Magazine
Kailey™ Doll and Book, Gold Award, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio
Kailey™ Doll and Book, Parent’s Guide Award—Toys, Parent’s Guide to Children’s Media
Leyla™ Doll and Book, Honors Award, National Parenting Publications (NAPPA)
Minuk: Ashes in the Pathway, Jefferson Cup Title Worthy of Special Note, Virginia Library Association
Skye’s the Limit!, Gold Award, National Parenting Publications (NAPPA)
A Smart Girl’s Guide to Friendship Troubles, Honors Award, National Parenting Publications (NAPPA)
Sparkle Card Kit, Parent’s Guide Award—Activity Books, Parent’s Guide to Children’s Media
Whistler in the Dark, Agatha Award Nominee—Best Children’s/Young Adult Novel, Malice Domestic, Ltd.
Whistler in the Dark, Willa Award Finalist, Women Writing the West
Welcome to Kaya’s World, 1764, Honors Award, National Parenting Publications (NAPPA)
Welcome to Kit's World, 1934, Nonfiction Honor List, Voice of Youth Advocates

2002

Amelia’s Moving Pictures, Notable Video, American Library Association
American Girl® Magazine, Gold Award, Parents’ Choice
American Girl® Magazine, Gold Award, Folio Magazine
AmericanGirl.com, Parent’s Guide Award—Websites, Parent’s Guide to Children’s Media
Angelina Ballerina, Perennial Favorites and Classics Book, International Reading Association and Children’s Book Council
Bitty Twins®, Gold Award, National Parenting Publications (NAPPA)
Bitty Twins®, Approved Award, Parents’ Choice Foundation
Cécile: Gates of Gold, Honors Award, National Parenting Publications (NAPPA)
The Feelings Book: The Care & Keeping of Your Emotions, Approved Award, Parents’ Choice Foundation
Imagine the Girl in the Painting: Stories of Girls in Art, Gold Award, National Parenting Publications (NAPPA)
Kaya® Doll and Book, Platinum Award, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio
Kaya® Doll and Book, Gold Award, National Parenting Publications (NAPPA)
Kaya® Doll and Book, Recommended Award, Parents’ Choice Foundation
Kaya® Doll and Book, Best Toy of the Year, Child Magazine
Kaya® Doll and Book, Best Toy of 2002, Nick Jr. Magazine
Lindsey® Doll and Book, Platinum Award, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio
The Minstrel’s Melody, Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People, National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) and Children’s Book Council
Minuk: Ashes in the Pathway, Best Books of 2002, School Library Journal
Minuk® Doll and Book, Gold Award, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio
Neela Doll and Book, Gold Award, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio
Oh Boy, Amelia!, Children’s Choice Award for 2002, International Reading Association and Children’s Book Council
Say Good-Bye, Children’s Choice Award for 2002, International Reading Association and Children’s Book Council
A Smart Girl’s Guide to Boys, Children’s Choice Award for 2002, International Reading Association and Children’s Book Council
Spring Pearl® Doll and Book, Gold Award, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio
Spring Pearl® Doll and Book, Honors Award, National Parenting Publications (NAPPA)
Trapped, Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People, National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) and Children’s Book Council
Trapped, Honor Award, Skipping Stones Magazine
Yikes!: A Smart Girl’s Guide to Surviving Tricky, Sticky, Icky Situations, Parent’s Guide Award-Books, Parent’s Guide to Children’s Media

2001

Amelia’s Moving Pictures, Approved Award, Parents’ Choice Foundation
Amelia’s Moving Pictures, Gold Award, National Parenting Publications (NAPPA)
Amelia’s Moving Pictures, Parent’s Guide Award—Video, Parent’s Guide to Children’s Media
American Girl® Magazine, Gold Award, Parents’ Choice Foundation
AmericanGirl.com, Parent’s Guide Award—Website, Parent’s Guide to Children’s Media
Ha Ha!, Gold Award, National Parenting Publications (NAPPA)
Oh Boy, Amelia, Parent’s Guide Award—Children’s Fiction, Parent’s Guide to Children’s Media
Paper Punch Art, Gold Award, National Parenting Publications (NAPPA)
A Smart Girl’s Guide to Boys, Honors Award, National Parenting Publications (NAPPA)
Stolen Words, 2001 Notable Book for Older Readers, Sydney Taylor Book Awards
What I Wish You Knew: Letters from Our Daughters’ Lives, and Expert Advice on Staying Connected, Parent’s Guide Award—Parenting Materials, Parent’s Guide to Children’s Media

2000

American Girl® Magazine, Gold Award, Parents’ Choice
American Girls Family Album, Gold Award, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio
American Girls World Books, Series Worthy of Note, Virginia Library Association
Fight for Life, Henry Bergh Children’s Book Award, American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
Girls and Their Horses, Outstanding Award—Informational, Parent Council
Good Sports: Winning, Losing, And Everything in Between, Approved Award, Parents’ Choice Foundation
Help!: A Girl’s Guide to Divorce and Stepfamilies, Recommended Award, Parents’ Choice Foundation
My Notebook (with Help from Amelia), Outstanding Award—Informational, Parent Council
Mystery of the Dark Tower, Outstanding Award—Fiction, Parent Council
The Night Flyers, Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Juvenile Mystery, Mystery Writers of America
Oh, Brother… Oh Sister!: A Sister’s Guide to Getting Along, Outstanding Award-Informational, Parent Council
The Smuggler’s Treasure, Outstanding Award—Fiction, Parent Council
Song for Jeffrey, Outstanding Award—Fiction, Parent Council
Welcome to Molly’s World, 1944, Outstanding Award—Informational, Parent Council
Welcome to Samantha’s World, 1904, Outstanding Award—Informational, Parent Council
Welcome to Addy’s World, 1864, Ten Outstanding Books of the Year—Most Inspirational to Youth, Independent Publishers Book Awards (IPPY)

1999

American Girl® Magazine, Gold Award, Parents’ Choice Foundation Foundation
American Girl Place®, Outstanding Achievement Award for Total Retail Experience, Themed Entertainment Association (THEA)
American Girl Today® Martial Arts, Tennis, Gymnastics, and Soccer Outfits, Platinum Award, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio
Help!: A Girl’s Guide to Divorce and Stepfamilies, Gold Award, National Parenting Publications (NAPPA)
Molly® Doll and Book, Best Classic Products of 1999, Dr. Toy
Tiny Treasures, Outstanding Activity Books, Parent’s Guide to Children’s Media

1998

American Girl® Magazine, Gold Award, Parents’ Choice Foundation
The American Girls Collection® Calendar, Outstanding Honors, Parent Council
Josefina® Doll and Book, Platinum Award, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio
Oops!: The Manners Guide for Girls, Outstanding Honors, Parent Council

1997

Josefina® Doll and Book, Silver Award, Parents’ Choice Foundation
Josefina® Doll and Book, Honors Award, National Parenting Publications (NAPPA)
Samantha Doll and Book, Best Classic Toy of 1997, Dr. Toy

1996

American Girl Today® with Wheelchair, Special Needs Adaptable Product (SNAP) Award, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio
American Girl Today® Holiday Outfits, Honors Award, National Parenting Publications (NAPPA)
Help! An Absolutely Indispensable Guide to Life for Girls, Book of the Year Award Finalist, FamilyFun Magazine
Scenes & Settings, Honors Award, Parents’ Choice Foundation

1995

American Girl® Magazine, Silver Award, Parents’ Choice Foundation
American Girl Today®, Platinum Award, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio
American Girl Today®, Gold Award, National Parenting Publications (NAPPA)
American Girl Today®, Honors Award, Parents’ Choice Foundation
Bitty Baby® Collection, Platinum Award, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio
Bitty Baby® Collection, Honors Award, National Parenting Publications (NAPPA)
Bitty Baby® Collection, Director’s Choice Award, Early Childhood News

1994

American Girl® Magazine, Honors Award, Parents’ Choice Foundation
American Girls Pastimes®, Honors Award, Parents’ Choice Foundation
Meet Addy, Children’s Choice Award, Children’s Book Council and International Reading Association

1993

Addy® Book Series, Best Series of 1993, Publishers Weekly
Addy® Doll and Book, Gold Award Winner, National Parenting Publications (NAPPA)
American Girl® Magazine, Honors for New Magazines, Parents’ Choice Foundation

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