Welcome to the American Girl Archives
Where we preserve each character’s place in American Girl history
Historical characters
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Caroline Abbott™
Archive year: 2015
In 1812, Caroline Abbott’s father is captured as war begins. When she sees a chance to rescue him, Caroline discovers she must use her mind and heart to guide her decisions.
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Marie-Grace Gardner™ & Cecile Rey™
Archive year: 2014
In 1853, Marie-Grace Gardner befriends Cecile Rey as sickness spreads through their hometown of New Orleans. They learn to count on each other as they help those in need.
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Molly McIntire® & her English friend, Emily Bennett™
Archive year: 2014
In 1944, Molly McIntire is facing the hardships of World War Two. While she awaits her father's return, with Emily's help, Molly learns to pull together for the common good.
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Ivy Ling™
Archive year: 2014
In 1974, Ivy Ling realizes that Julie is in need of extra cheer. So Ivy invites her best friend's whole family for Chinese New Year to celebrate a new beginning.
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Ruthie® Smithens
Archive year: 2014
In 1934, Ruthie Smithens learns that Kit's family is struggling through the Great Depression, so Ruthie tries to make a fairy-tale happy ending come true.
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Elizabeth Cole™
Archive year: 2014
In 1774, Elizabeth Cole supports the king, but she also feels allegiance to her friend Felicity, who believes the colonies should be free. Can she find a way to be loyal to both?
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Kirsten Larson®
Archive year: 2010
In 1854, Kirsten Larson encounters a different culture as her family settles in the New World. In time, she learns the richness of the land—and the true meaning of home.
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Nellie O'Malley™
Archive year: 2009
In 1904, once Nellie O'Malley and her sisters are adopted by Samantha's aunt and uncle, she knows that her family is protected and that she's fulfilled her mother's dying wish.
Girl of the Year™ characters
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Gabriela McBride™
Archive year: 2018
In 2017, Gabriela McBride™ discovers poetry can help her overcome a stutter. With her newfound confidence, Gabriela uses the power of words to save her community arts center.
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Lea Clark™
Archive year: 2017
In 2016, Lea Clark™ gets her wish to travel the world with a family trip to Brazil. Once there she dives in to new adventures and faces fears to make her dreams come true.
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Grace Thomas™
Archive year: 2016
In 2015, after a trip to Paris, Grace Thomas is inspired to start her own baking business. Along the way, she discovers combining everyone’s special talents is the best way to succeed.
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Isabelle Palmer™
Archive year: 2015
In 2014, Isabelle Palmer achieves her dream of studying dance at a new school for the arts. But keeping up is a challenge—until she discovers a unique talent to call her own.
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Saige® Copeland
Archive year: 2014
In 2013, Saige Copeland finds her love of horses and the arts threatened. So she turns to her creative side, and with imaginative solutions, proves one girl can make a difference.
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McKenna® Brooks
Archive year: 2013
In 2012, McKenna Brooks is balancing school and sports as she enters fourth grade. Reading comprehension is a challenge, so she uses her strengths in the gym to succeed in class.
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Kanani Akina™
Archive year: 2012
In 2011, Kanani Akina loves welcoming others to the wonders of Hawaii. But when her visiting cousin doesn't feel at home, Kanani must find a way to share the aloha spirit.
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Lanie Holland™
Archive year: 2011
In 2010, Lanie Holland loves exploring the outdoors. But her family seems to prefer the indoors—until her aunt comes to stay and helps Lanie find surprises in her own backyard.
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Chrissa Maxwell™
Archive year: 2010
In 2009, Chrissa Maxwell and her friends, Sonali Matthews and Gwen Thompson, stand strong together against bullying and learn to speak out for themselves.
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Mia St. Clair™
Archive year: 2009
In 2008, Mia St. Clair discovers her passion and talent for figure skating. Working hard and always giving her best, Mia learns to win—and lose—with grace.
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Nicki Fleming™
Archive year: 2008
In 2007, Nicki Fleming loves to volunteer—including taking on the challenge of training a service dog—and realizes helping others is the greatest gift of all.
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Jess McConnell™
Archive year: 2007
In 2006, Jess McConnell gets to pursue her love of exploring. Traveling with her archaeologist parents to Belize, Jess unexpectedly discovers new things about herself.
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Marisol Luna™
Archive year: 2005
In 2005, Marisol Luna realizes that she is a born dancer. When her family moves from Chicago to the suburbs, Marisol uses dance to help her persevere in the face of change.
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Kailey™ Hopkins
Archive year: 2004
In 2003, Kailey Hopkins learns to speak up for what she believes in. When a development threatens her favorite beach, Kailey works to save the fragile environment she loves.
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Lindsey Bergman™
Archive year: 2002
In 2001, Lindsey Bergman hopes to improve the world. But she always seems to find trouble—until she learns there is more than one way to solve a problem.
Contemporary characters
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Tenney Grant™
Archive year: 2018
Tenney Grant wants to share the music in her heart with the world. With Logan helping her keep the beat, Tenney learns hard work and grit are what it takes to become a great performer.
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Z Yang™
Archive year: 2018
Z Yang always loved creating stop-motion animation videos. But she’s trying to learn focus so she can take a shot at her dream: becoming a true filmmaker.