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Fall Issue 2020 | Volume 1

STARS, SMILES and SUNSHINE

Mission Statement: STARS, SMILES and SUNSHINE sum up

American Girl’s 35th Anniversary Celebration. Over
American Girl strives to partner with 5,000 parents and children attended the event at major
American Girl Retail Store in New York on Nov. 7.
parents in raising confident women
Guests enjoyed American Girl tea party cake, with
through the dolls it creates. special seating for both guests and their dolls. Party
packs filled with exclusive products created for the
anniversary event sat at each place setting and bunches
“Next American Girl” Contest Winners: of pink and white balloons greeted the guests upon
arrival and surrounded the party. Throughout the entire
The first winner, 5-year-old Christie Miller, lives in event, guests took to the photo booth taking pictures
Hearst, Texas. She attends Sunshine Valley
with props, friends and dolls.
Elementary School and loves her pet parakeet and
little kitten. When she grows up, Miller wants to
work as an astronaut. She wrote her short story on
American Girl doll 1970’s Julie, whose uncle works
for Nasa. Miller said, “When I get big, I want to go
to outer space and build a place for people to go and
visit. And if the Earth ever gets too hard to live on,
we can go to my space place and live there.” Her
first-grade teacher Jewel Jannsen said, “She really
cares about others and combines that with her sense
of adventure as she imagines new places and new
CompanyYoung guestsJamie
president, pose atCygielman,
the photo booth
spoke at the
ways to help people.”
event. In her speech, Cygielman highlighted not only
the 35th Anniversary of the company but celebrated the
young children that overcome challenges every day.
“We at American Girl have been privileged to spawn
35 years of creativity in children of all ages around the
globe. We celebrate their accomplishments and
commit ourselves to continuing our mission for
another 35
Christie
The second Miller 9-year-old
winner, with her “Truly
KatieMe” dolllives in
Jones, years and beyond,” says Cygielman. In addition,
Berwick, Maine. She attends Northeast Elementary President Donald Trump, his wife Melania, and son
School and wants to be a teacher or news reporter
when she grows up. Jones wrote her story featuring Barron attended the celebration. Trump spoke at the
the Kirsten doll event, saying, “I was very excited when I heard
American Girl wanted me to speak at this event.
Continued on pg. 2

As a father myself, it warms my heart to see so many
excited young children here today. Always dream big and
never give up.”
Continued.
who grew up and worked as a teacher in the late
1800’s on the prairie. Jones said, “I love school,
and I love the way my teachers are always telling
us kids to use our creative talents to make a
difference…” Jones had support from first grade
teacher Michael Enders, “Katie is a great
student… She can always get a group of kids
going with one of her creative ideas, and I expect
one day we’ll be hearing about her ‘teacher of the
year’ award for inspiring creativity in her
students.”

President Donald Trump spoke at the celebration

THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF the “Next American Girl”
contest winners followed the speeches. The contest
required contestants to write an illustrated short story
featuring any historical American Girl doll. Over 14,000
children ages 3-12 entered the contest. Three winners in
each age category (3-6, 7-9, and 10-12) received their grand
prizes at the celebration event. The prize includes a two- Katie Jones with her “Truly Me” doll
night stay in New York, free passes to see New York The third winner, Stephanie Smith, a 12-year-old
attractions and permanent display of their creation at New from Littletown, Colorado, attends sixth grade at
York American Girl retail store. Congratulations to our Littletown Middle School. She wrote her feature
story on the Gabriela doll; whose cousins live in
winners!
Houston and survived the flooding from
Hurricane Harvey with the help of first
In celebration of the 35th anniversary celebration, enjoy
responders. Smith said, “Ever since I heard about
exclusive products now in stores. Limited time American the flooding from Hurricane Harvey, I wanted to
Girl Bitty Baby’s Mini Birthday Bear is in stock and do something to help others remember to support
includes mini party accessories such as faux cake, presents people who lost homes and other stuff in the
and balloons. In addition, American Girl Retail Store flood, and to honor the heroes who are rescuing
locations will house an interactive yearlong United States them and rebuilding the city.”
historical display using their historical doll line.

American Girl would like to thank everyone that came out

to celebrate its 35th anniversary and anyone that has
supported the organization and the products created over
the last 35 years. American Girl promises to continue
inspiring children as they face challenges life throws at
them.
For more information, contact us at allicassel@americangirl.com
Stephanie Smith with her “Truly Me” doll
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