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Meet Gabriela- American Girl’s 2017 Girl of the Year Doll #Giveaway

 

Every year, American Girl rings in the New Year with the debut of a new doll.  This year, Gabriela McBride™   is the new 2017 Girl of the Year™!

One of the reasons why I love American Girls Dolls is that each girl shares a story.  Gabriela has a great story to share about how she overcomes her challenge of stuttering.  She loves music, dance and poetry and definitely has a creative side.

 

Additional Gabriela products and books will be available starting in spring 2017, and—for the first time—the new Girl of the Year collection will be available for a full 12 months and beyond.

Gabriela is in Books, Too!

Gabriela’s story will be told in a series of three books published by Scholastic and written by Teresa E. Harris. The first book Gabriela, hits shelves in January and tells the story of a quiet and creative girl growing up in a family of artists. Gabriela inherited a love of the arts from her parents, especially her mother, but spoken word poetry is becoming her own passion. Although Gabriela often finds herself in a battle with her own words because of her stuttering, she discovers that her poetry, filled with wit and honesty, helps her speech flow more easily and gives her the confidence to find her voice to help save her beloved community arts center from being torn down.

You know that the educator in me loves this!  Scholastic and American Girl are partnering to create Express Yourself, a custom curriculum program that teaches 3rd-5th grade students how to use poetry as a tool for self-expression.

The free materials will be available on www.scholastic.com starting March 1, 2017, and include teacher lessons and corresponding classroom activities, a poetry poster, plus parent tips and learning ideas to do at home. In addition, to celebrate National Poetry Month, the program also features a poetry contest for students that will run throughout the month of April. The Express Yourself program will encourage all students to find their creative voices and share their own personal stories, while building confidence along the way.

 

The Gabriela collection is available on January 1, 2017, through American Girl’s catalog; at americangirl.com; at all American Girl retail locations nationwide; at American Girl specialty boutiques at select Indigo™ and Chapters™ in Canada and El Palacio de Hierro locations in Mexico City; and at Toys “R” Us stores starting in March.  The Gabriela books can also be purchased through retail and online booksellers.

Right now, we are reading Gabriela’s story together and learning all about her.

Raising 3 Savvy Ladies wants you to learn the story of the new Girl of the Year too!  One lucky winner will win Gabriela McBride! Giveaway open to US only.

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Comments

  1. My daughter loves American Girl and asks for a doll for every occasion. She can’t wait to be able to take a trip to New York and visit the American Girl Doll store up there. She would absolutely love this!

  3. I would love to win this beautiful doll for my niece, she would to have an American Girl doll.

  4. I loved American Girl growing up (Kirsten was my favorite) and now my daughter does too. She actually just got her first girl for Christmas (she already had Bitty Twins and Bitty Baby, but her first “real” girl :)). She is obsessed. She also loves dancing. I would love to give her the beautiful new dancing AG doll for her birthday in February.

  5. I loved American Girl growing up, I had the Samantha doll and all of her outfits and accessories. Even her chest to put all her clothes in. My daughter has been wanting one, and she turns 8 in February. Would love to win this for her.

  7. I love how American Girl Dolls are a learning experience as well as a friend. You can become immersed in the world of your doll with all the different books and accessories. Plus my daughter loves to dance and write poetry and her name is Gabriella!

  8. I’d love to win Gabriela for my daughter because she also loves dance and music, just like Gabriela!

  9. This so would be wonderful for my daughter. Not only does she look similar to my daughter, she also has a similar story. I’m an art teacher whose daughter receives speech therapy and is a creative girl, as well. My daughter would love to receive a doll she can relate so well to.

  11. I have 3 granddaughters who all adore AG! I am totally in love with Gabriela as they are. She would be the perfect addition to their collection.

  12. My daughter would love a American Girl Doll and her favorite color is purple. She would love this doll.

  13. I would love to win this for my niece. She has wanted an American Girl doll for 3 years and her parents cannot afford one for her.

  17. I had an American doll growing up – Samantha. I can’t wait for my daughter to be excited about them!

  18. I would love to win for my daughter! She would love to have this Girl of the Year since she’s from Philly and we don’t live far from there.

  19. My granddaughter’s name is Gabrielle and she would love to win an “real” American Girl doll.

  20. I would love to win this doll as my 8 year old granddaughter has been begging for an American Doll for years but I cannot afford one her parents cannot either, but they are really cute.

  22. I would love to win this for my daughter. She absolutely loves American Girl and the dolls. We went last year for her birthday to the American Girl Factory and she was over the moon in heaven, She would really love to have this doll.

  23. We have a few of American girl dolls and one American girl baby. this doll would be nice to add to the collection.

  26. My Little Lady and I love American Girl Dolls. She said she would really like Gabriela. Her story sounds interesting and we love reading AG books together.

    Thanks for a chance to win.

  28. My daughter practically did backflips when they introduced Gabriela. We are from Philadelphia and my daughter feels that she relates to so many of Gabriela’s likes and talents. Thank you for the chance!

  30. My daughter is 7 and loves American Girl dolls. She loves to play with dolls and she takes of them well.

  32. American Girl dolls have become pretty much iconic symbols of childhood dolls to most young girls today. When I was young, I always wanted a new doll for birthdays, Christmas, etc. This would be an amazing gift for my cousin’s little granddaughter.

  33. I would love to win this doll for my daughter! She has begged to have an American Girl doll..

  34. I love the themes around each individual American Girl. There is always something new to be taught!

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  36. I would like to win this doll for my daughter. I think she would enjoy her, and learn a lot from her story.

  37. I would love this for my niece. I have bought her an American Doll every year for her collection. She plays with them everyday.

  38. My Granddaughter has the Generic version doll she got at Walmart but plays with her Mom’s 20+ year old Josephina American Girl doll that got a “haircut” when my Daughter got mad as a Child! I’m still mad about that!

  39. I have loved American Girl dolls since they first came out. My niece has a huge collection of them and loves every one of them especially the GOTY ones, and what they stand for. Gabriela is gorgeous.

  42. As a mother I love American Girl Dolls and their stories as much as my daughter does. The rich history in each book has inspired my daughter to learn more

  45. My daughter loves the American Girl dolls, so I’d love to add this to her doll collection. Thank you for the giveaway!

  46. I would love to win this for my daughter, she does not have any American Girl dolls, but would love to, and this one is so beautiful!

  48. Oh our little Kayla would love her! I love for what they stand for and how educational they are. She has wanted one for a few years…oh she would be so excited to get one! Such beautiful dolls!

  49. I would love the win Gabby for my daughter! She loves to read their stories, and learns how to handle really life situations!! It would be wonderful to surprise her with one of the dolls that goes with the stories!! Thank you for this chance!

  50. I would love to win this for my niece! I hope she grows up loving the American Girl brand just as much as I did!

  53. My niece would love this doll because she looks like her and she gets excited when she finds dolls that do. She calls them her twins.

  54. I would love to win Gabriela for my sister. We collect American Girl dolls. Thank you for this generous giveaway.
    Marilyn

  56. This would be the perfect gift for my niece’s birthday – and not having to buy it would help me stay on budget per my New Year’s resolution!

  58. Our granddaughters have wanted an American Girl doll for a couple years, their cousins have them, and they love a chance to play with them.

  60. I would like to win the American Girl doll for my grandaughter. My daughter always wanted one, but never got one, so this would be great for her girl Thanks for the chance.

  61. I would really like to gift this to my niece. The American girls come with such history surrounding them

  62. My daughter would love to have an American Girl doll. She has a bitty baby right now and loves it so much!

  65. I would be so happy to win this doll – finally a message that you can be casual and have fun.

  68. My daughter would love to win the new Girl of the Year because she is a huge American Girl fan. She loves the diversity of Gabriela, and the fact that she is a dancer, just like my daughter.

  70. I commented on this cause i love the pic..<3 Riding our way into 2017! #westchester @westchesterswinterwonderland #newyearseve

  76. American Girl doll of the year always have an empowering message and story. I love this doll because my daughter is a dancer and I really like this doll

  80. I would love to win this doll for my daughters. I loved American Girl Doll catalogs when I was growing up…. back then they only had 3 dolls and my favorite was Molly. I have never had a real one though. I get the catalogs for my daughters, but they haven’t gotten an American girl doll yet, as we simple can’t afford to buy them one.

  83. My 3 year old grand daughter would love to have this doll and I have not yet started her an American Doll collection but intended to this would be an amazing start!

  84. I would love to win this and gift it to my niece who is a huge fan of American Girl. I too am a huge fan of American Girl and what it stands for. Thanks!

  86. My daughter would love her! Ive been wanting to get my daughter an American Girl doll for the longest time!

  87. Gabriela looks beautiful!!!! Would love to share this with my daughter. I had Addy and Molly when I was a little girl but I passed those on to my oldest niece years ago and she passed them down to my youngest niece. Thanks for the chance!!

  88. I would like to win because my niece is a huge fan and money is a little tight for her family right now.

  92. Because I have heard great things about these dolls and my daughter is almost out of baby doll stage and will want a big girl doll

  96. I like the bright colors of this outfit she is wearing. It is so important for girls to have a special doll friend in their life.

  98. My oldest granddaughter is 8 and recently discovered American Girl and wants one badly. I’d love to win for her. I like the brand and the positive message they give their dolls but I think they are expensive for the average family.

  99. Love the new doll of the year! My niece really likes American Girl dolls and this one would make a great gift for her. Thanks.
    partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

  100. I would love to win this american girl doll to give to my daughter for her upcoming birthday in march.

  102. I would love to win because I love that she loves the arts and that she overcomes some stuttering to find her own voice!

  103. My girls love American Girl dolls and all the extras! This doll is gorgeous and different from what they already have. They would cherish it!

  104. Id love to win for my daughter. shed love to have an AG doll and I think Gabriela is amazing!!

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  108. Thanks for the chance to enter this giveaway! We think Gabriela is adorable! And I love that she is overcoming her fear (?) by using poetry!

  111. I would love to win for my granddaughter. She loves dolls and Gabriela would be a terrific addition to her doll family.

  113. I commented on the Hamilton rap post. It is a giveaway post, but the giveaway was over. Again, my daughter would love to have the newest American Girl dolls, and I appreciate that you’re giving one away.

  114. I’m pulling together a toy library at the public library where I work. I would love to put Gabriela out for the children to play with. That is for 9 year old daughter lets me!

  117. I would love to win this for my niece for her birthday in February this would be her first American Girl Doll!!

  118. My daughter loves american girl dolls, she would be happy to get Gabreial , she said he hair is so cute and curly 😀 Thanks for the chance

  121. I’d like this for my youngest granddaughter. I got an American girl doll for my oldest granddaughter when she was 8. She is now almost 17. She loved it so much she took it to Singapore when we went to see her dad in the military. She dressed the doll up every day in an outfit to match the people and area we were going to.

  122. I would love to win it because a very special girl in my life has never had the opportunity to have her very own American Girl doll. She would be ecstatic.

  123. I’d love to win for two reasons. First, my grandmother was a huge American Girl fan, and the dolls remind me of her. Second, this particular doll reminds me of my daughter, who looks similar to Gabriela.

  124. I would love to win this doll so I can give it to my niece. Thanks for the giveaway. I hope that I win.

  125. I’d like it for my daughter, who has been asking for a (non-baby) doll for a while now. I like that it’s a normal-looking girl, instead of a high-heeled, perma-makeupped adult doll with an improbable physique. I like that it comes with a backstory that actually teaches something and that it’s a doll she could play with for years.

  126. I would love to win an American Girl doll for my 3 little ladies to enjoy! They love to read the books and watch the movies, but they don’t have a doll yet.

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  129. I would love to win Gabriela for my two little princesses because like gabriela they love to dance and we are huge American girl fans

  130. I would love to win an American Girl doll Gabriela for a special foster girl . Thank you for having this wonderful giveaway.

  131. I would love to win for my godchild. She has been wanting an American Girl doll for awhile.

  133. I would love to win this giveaway for my daughter Michelle! Gabriella looks just like my daughter and we love her story

  137. I would love to win for my niece she loves American girl dolls and this would be perfect to surprise her for her birthday coming up!

  138. This American Girl Doll is fierce and would make a wonderful present for a special fierce girl I know!

  139. I would love to win this for my niece who is American Girl obsessed. We’ve even begun planning her birthday party this year which will involve a trip to American Girl.

  141. I would love to win this because my nieces birthday is in march and she loves american girl dolls

  145. I want to win because it is rare to find such a beautiful doll that looks like me, my friends and family.

  149. I collect toys throughout the year. Each Christmas my husband & I adopt as many children from the Salvation Army as we can to provide toys, books, etc. This doll would make someone happy.

  150. I think Gabriela American Girl Doll is beautiful! If I won, I would give Gabriela to my sweet niece.

  151. This would be wonderful! My daughter loves American Girl doll! I love the positivity of their dolls! Thank you for this amazing chance!

  152. I love the concept of American Girl! I would love to start my daughters collection with the Gabriela doll! I think it’s so important to give girls something positive.

  153. I would like to win Gabreila the american girls 2017 doll for my almost 5 yr old daughter Violet. She takes her current doll Ginger (not AG doll) everywhere with her. Ginger ‘needs a friend’ and Gabreila would be awesome for her.

  155. My daughter has been asking for Gabriela! My daughter is half Puerto Rican and has hair just like Gabriela’s, which makes my daughter so happy. “She looks like me, Mommy!,” she said. (She’s 8 years old.)

  157. My daughter loves hers but is outgrowing them – this one would go to my friend’s 3 year old daughter recovering from a spinal cord tumor.

  162. My 7 year old has wanted an American Girl for so long, she would love this because she reads the books.

  163. Not only does my daughter love her, but we love that she is from Philadelphia – where I was born and raised!

  164. I love the stories and values each girl represents. My daughter is a huge American Girl Doll fan, so this would be a nice surprise!

  165. I would love to gift one to my daughter cause she is a huge american girl doll fan and she has been doing great in school so this would be awesome to gift to her

  166. My daughter loved American Girl dolls when she was younger and I would love to give this to my youngest niece.

  167. I LOVE American Girl Dolls and even though I am an adult, always wanted one as a child. I would love to win this and would give it to my cousin who loves American girl dolls. Thanks for the chance to win!

  168. My daughters love American Girl Dolls. I would love to win this amazing giveaway for them. Thanks for the chance.

  169. I would love to win this doll for my granddaughter, we get the American girl doll catalog in the mail and she loves these dolls. I am on disability so the only way I can get her one is by winning it! Thank you for the chance!

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