Guidance for grown-ups to help girls shine

Learning materials for schools and book clubs

Stories give girls an entertaining way to explore themes and issues from other points of view.
Check out these 
free downloadables inspired by American Girl books for conversation starters and engaging activities..

illustration of all the characters
illustration of all the characters
All historical characters
Activity Booklet
illustration of Kaya
illustration of Kaya
Josefina Montoya™ (1824)
New! A Conversation Guide to Meet Josefina
illustration of Kaya
illustration of Kaya
Josefina Montoya™ (1824)
New! A Conversation Guide to Happy Birthday, Josefina!
illustration of Kaya
illustration of Kaya
Kirsten Larson™ (1854)
New! A Conversation Guide to Meet Kirsten
illustration of Kaya
illustration of Kaya
Kirsten Larson™ (1854)
New! A Conversation Guide to Kirsten's Surprise
illustration of Kaya
illustration of Kaya
Kirsten Larson™ (1854)
New! A Conversation Guide to Happy Birthday, Kirsten!
illustration of Kaya
illustration of Kaya
Addy Walker™ (1864)
New! A Conversation Guide to Happy Birthday, Addy!
illustration of Kaya
illustration of Kaya
Kaya™ (1764)
A Teacher's Guide to The Journey Begins
illustration of Caroline
illustration of Caroline
Caroline Abbott™ (1812)
A Teacher's Guide to Captain of the Ship
illustration of Josefina
illustration of Josefina
Josefina Montoya™ (1824)
A Teacher's Guide to Sunlight and Shadows
illustration of Addy
illustration of Addy
Addy Walker™ (1864)
A Teacher's Guide to Finding Freedom
Illustration of Samantha
Illustration of Samantha
Samantha Parkington™ (1904)
A Teacher's Guide to Manners and Mischief
Illustration of Rebecca
Illustration of Rebecca
Rebecca Rubin™ (1914)
A Teacher's Guide to The Sound of Applause
Illustration of Kit
Illustration of Kit
Kit Kittredge™ (1934)
A Teacher's Guide
to Read All About It!
Illustration of Nanea
Illustration of Nanea
Nanea Mitchell™ (1941)
A Teacher's Guide to Growing Up with Aloha
Illustration of Maryellen
Illustration of Maryellen
Maryellen Larkin™ (1954)
A Teacher's Guide to The Journey Begins
Illustration of Julie
Illustration of Julie
Julie Albright™ (1974)
A Teacher's Guide to The Big Break
Illustration of Courtney
Illustration of Courtney
Courtney Moore™ (1986)
A Teacher's Guide to Courtney Changes The Game

Expert advice for older girls

The Care & Keeping of You 2 builds on the original bestseller by covering even more body issues.
Download these free materials to supplement your girl's understanding of what makes this edition an important addition list.

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Preview of downloadable pdf
About the author
Meet trusted pediatrician and childhood expert Cara Natterson, MD.
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Preview of downloadable pdf
Author interview
Read an in-depth discussion about the series, its benefits, and more.
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Preview of downloadable pdf
Why Care & Keeping
Find out how this bestselling series helps girls and parents.
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Preview of downloadable pdf
Conversation starters
Get inspiration for open and honest talks with the girl in your life.
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Book excerpts
Enjoy an inside look at featured sections from The Care & Keeping of You 2.
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Tips for all ages
Discover advice that moms, dads, and daughters can all learn from.