The “American Girl of Today” line, later renamed “Just Like You” and eventually “Truly Me,” allowed girls to choose dolls that looked ... offered contemporary clothing and accessories ...

Nothing against Barbie, but the McCloskey sisters of Chaska were all about their American Girl dolls. Katie McCloskey realized early on that unlike Barbie, who liked to shop, wear cute clothes, ...

Kirsten is an American Girl doll. She also is an icon for many Minnesota girls who grew up with the American Girl line of dolls in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s, along with its catalogs and books ...

It was something straight out of an American Girl story ... the twins’ different outfits and bedroom and accessory collections, with dozens of the dolls positioned throughout the store.

and historical facts in their stories have stayed with me over the years. This year marks American Girl’s 35th anniversary. Originally produced by The Pleasant Company, the dolls and their ...