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Learning to be a good sport helps your girl be her best.

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Fun ideas for summer journaling your girl will love.

Behind the Scenes at American Girl's Doll Hospital

Behind the Scenes at American Girl's Doll Hospital

Patriotic Parfaits

Patriotic Parfaits

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Unlock Extra Content As She Plays

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Finding Balance in a Digital World

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A Bubble Experiment You'll Both Enjoy

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Solstice Crafts and Fun Facts

Quiz! What summer job is right for your girl?

Quiz! What summer job is right for your girl?

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6 Smart Rules for Girls at Home Alone

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5 Money Matters Every Girl Should Learn

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3 Camping Checklists, Inspired by AG

Make-ahead Breakfast Burritos.

Make-ahead Breakfast Burritos.

American Girl Book Club on Facebook

American Girl Book Club on Facebook

Encourage, Inspire, and Share

Encourage, Inspire, and Share

6 Simple Ways Your Girl Can Honor Memorial Day.

6 Simple Ways Your Girl Can Honor Memorial Day.

Fun facts, stats, and milestones from American Girl’s 30-year history.

Fun facts, stats, and milestones from American Girl’s 30-year history.

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American Girl’s Summer Reading Challenge!

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Ways to Use Fresh Herbs

Science-Inspired Crafts

Learning to be a good sport helps your girl be her best.

Fun ideas for summer journaling your girl will love.

Behind the Scenes at American Girl's Doll Hospital

Patriotic Parfaits

Unlock Extra Content As She Plays

Finding Balance in a Digital World

A Bubble Experiment You'll Both Enjoy

Solstice Crafts and Fun Facts

Quiz! What summer job is right for your girl?

6 Smart Rules for Girls at Home Alone

5 Money Matters Every Girl Should Learn

3 Camping Checklists, Inspired by AG

Make-ahead Breakfast Burritos.

American Girl Book Club on Facebook

Encourage, Inspire, and Share

6 Simple Ways Your Girl Can Honor Memorial Day.

Fun facts, stats, and milestones from American Girl’s 30-year history.

American Girl’s Summer Reading Challenge!

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