Celebrate
Black History Month
Explore inspiring stories featuring Black authors and heroines
Celebrate
Black History Month
Explore inspiring stories featuring Black authors and heroines
Melody Ellison™ lifts her voice in the fight for fairness and freedom in the 1960s
Melody Ellison™ lifts her voice in the fight for fairness and freedom in the 1960s
Melody Ellison™ lifts her voice in the fight for fairness and freedom in the 1960s
Melody Ellison™ lifts her voice in the fight for fairness and freedom in the 1960s
Explore Melody's stories
Explore Melody's stories
Melody: My Diary
Follow an inspiring civil rights journey as experienced through a girl's eyes
Melody: My Diary
Follow an inspiring civil rights journey as experienced through a girl's eyes
No Ordinary Sound
Discover how people can come together to create social change
No Ordinary Sound
Discover how people can come together to create social change
Never Stop Singing
Join Melody as she makes her voice stand out in the music studio and in her community
Never Stop Singing
Join Melody as she makes her voice stand out in the music studio and in her community
Meet author Denise Lewis Patrick
Melody series author Denise Lewis Patrick has written more than twenty books for children. From Melody's stories, Denise hopes readers will learn there's always something we can do to change our world for the better.
Meet author Denise Lewis Patrick
Melody series author Denise Lewis Patrick has written more than twenty books for children. From Melody's stories, Denise hopes readers will learn there's always something we can do to change our world for the better.
Meet author Denise Lewis Patrick
Melody series author Denise Lewis Patrick has written more than twenty books for children. From Melody's stories, Denise hopes readers will learn there's always something we can do to change our world for the better.
Meet author Denise Lewis Patrick
Melody series author Denise Lewis Patrick has written more than twenty books for children. From Melody's stories, Denise hopes readers will learn there's always something we can do to change our world for the better.
Claudie Wells™ lets her creativity shine during the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s
Claudie Wells™ lets her creativity shine during the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s
Claudie Wells™ lets her creativity shine during the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s
Claudie Wells™ lets her creativity shine during the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s
Explore Claudie's world
Explore Claudie's world
Meet Claudie: An American Girl
Learn more about life during the Harlem Renaissance, full of all kinds of creative people–including Claudie
Meet Claudie: An American Girl
Learn more about life during the Harlem Renaissance, full of all kinds of creative people–including Claudie
Adventures with Claudie
Join Claudie's journey from Harlem to Georgia in a story of family connections and inspiring creativity
Adventures with Claudie
Join Claudie's journey from Harlem to Georgia in a story of family connections and inspiring creativity
Packed with history
Explore authentic details–including Claudie items tied to business pioneer Madam C.J. Walker
Packed with history
Explore authentic details–including Claudie items tied to business pioneer Madam C.J. Walker
Meet author Brit Bennett
New York Times bestselling author Brit Bennett brings all the richness and creativity of the Harlem Renaissance to life. Through Claudie’s stories, Brit hopes to bring readers together to celebrate their varied cultures, and to discover new opportunities and possibilities.
Meet author Brit Bennett
New York Times bestselling author Brit Bennett brings all the richness and creativity of the Harlem Renaissance to life. Through Claudie’s stories, Brit hopes to bring readers together to celebrate their varied cultures, and to discover new opportunities and possibilities.
Addy Walker™ learns to thrive in 1860s Philadelphia after a brave escape from a plantation
Addy Walker™ learns to thrive in 1860s Philadelphia after a brave escape from a plantation
Addy Walker™ learns to thrive in 1860s Philadelphia after a brave escape from a plantation
Addy Walker™ learns to thrive in 1860s Philadelphia after a brave escape from a plantation
Explore Addy's stories
Explore Addy's stories
Finding Freedom
Follow Addy on the road to freedom which brings a new life, new friends, and new opportunities to help others
Finding Freedom
Follow Addy on the road to freedom which brings a new life, new friends, and new opportunities to help others
A Heart Full of Hope
Discover how Addy and her family fought for freedom and a better life
A Heart Full of Hope
Discover how Addy and her family fought for freedom and a better life
Meet author Connie Porter
Connie Porter is the author of the initial six-book Addy series which has sold more than 3 million copies. With extensive research and expertise, Connie’s stories bring a realistic look at a true turning point in American history.
Meet author Connie Porter
Connie Porter is the author of the initial six-book Addy series which has sold more than 3 million copies. With extensive research and expertise, Connie’s stories bring a realistic look at a true turning point in American history.
Meet author Connie Porter
Connie Porter is the author of the initial six-book Addy series which has sold more than 3 million copies. With extensive research and expertise, Connie’s stories bring a realistic look at a true turning point in American history.
Meet author Connie Porter
Connie Porter is the author of the initial six-book Addy series which has sold more than 3 million copies. With extensive research and expertise, Connie’s stories bring a realistic look at a true turning point in American history.
Help your girl write her own story with a doll that reflects who she is
Help your girl write her own story with a doll that reflects who she is
Shop historical characters
Shop historical characters
Celebrate Black History Month with American Girl
Get inspired this month and every month! American Girl’s® historical characters Addy Walker™, Claudie Wells™, and Melody Ellison™ honor the past, inform the present, and inspire the future. Deepen connections to important moments in history through books by New York Times bestselling author Brit Bennett and more Black voices, including series authors Connie Porter and Denise Lewis Patrick. From blog articles to learn-together guides, American Girl is your resource to start your Black History Month celebration and spark important conversations.
