This product line aims to teach aspects of American history through a six book series from the perspective of a nine-year-old girl living in that time period.

[2] However, in May 2014, American Girl announced that Ruthie, along with Ivy, Cécile and Marie-Grace, will be retired from their historical roster, citing business reasons as they decided "to move away from the character-friend strategy within the line".

Felicity is an auburn haired, horse-loving girl living in 1770s Williamsburg, Virginia, who is caught between Patriot and Loyalist family and friends at the onset of the American Revolution.

Themes include adjustment to loss, the day-to-day life of the Mexican people, and the cultural and societal changes and influences that occurred once Mexico opened trade routes in collaboration with the US.

[25][26][27] Cecile was archived with Marie-Grace, Ivy, and Ruthie in 2014, three years after her release,[24] to make room for BeForever and the return of Samantha.Kirsten Larson (born June 8, 1845) is a Swedish immigrant[28] who settles in the Minnesota Territory with her extended family in 1854.

The six-book series was written by Connie Porter and originally illustrated by Melodye Rosales and Bradford Brown, but were later redrawn by Dahl Taylor.

She was then raised by her wealthy Victorian-era grandmother, Mary Edwards, whom she called Grandmary,[34] in fictional Mount Bedford, New York, Samantha befriends a poor servant girl named Nellie O'Malley.

Living in a New York City settlement house,[38] she personifies the working-class immigrant experience of the time and teaches Samantha about the conditions faced by children who are part of the work force.

Her six book series was written by Jacqueline Dembar Greene and focuses on issues related to assimilation of immigrants while maintaining familial, religious, and cultural traditions.

[46][47] The Claudie collection includes furniture, a bakery, a plush dog, a kick scooter, a Baby Ruth candy bar, three special-edition outfits, and several other accessories.

She is a 9-year-old girl who experiences the hard times of the early-to-mid years of the Great Depression in Cincinnati, Ohio,[52] as her family struggles to adjust to the realities of the economy after her father's job loss.

[53] Unlike her best friend Ruthie, Kit is a tomboy who cares less about dresses, chores and things that she considers as "flouncy", and is more inclined toward baseball, especially Ernie Lombardi of the Cincinnati Reds, the great outdoors, such as country life, and typing up her own news reports.

Kit hates change, and dislikes being dependent on charities, instead preferring to learn how to catch the big fish herself, which spurs her fascination with Amelia Earhart.

The books also depict her as being stubborn and somewhat fussy, as she finds chores around the house to be rather tedious, but eventually regrets it after realizing her family's misfortunes, and learns to be more supportive and helpful.

A feature film Kit Kittredge: An American Girl was released to theaters on July 2, 2008, starring Abigail Breslin in the title role.

[58] Molly McIntire (born April 22, 1934) is a young girl living in a fictional city named Jefferson, Illinois during the later years of World War II.

[61] Emily Bennett (born September 29, 1933) is a British girl who is sent to America by her family to protect her from the intensity of the English battlefront during World War II.

[67][16] Hailing from Daytona Beach, Florida,[16] Maryellen is an enthusiastic and imaginative girl, longing to stand out but often feels lost in the shuffle of her big, busy family.

[80][81] Her six book series, written by Megan McDonald and illustrated by Robert Hunt, focuses on various changes and societal upheavals in American society during that time period: divorce, feminism, gender equality in school sports, environmentalism, and the disability rights movement.

In lieu of this, a short independent film was uploaded on American Girl's YouTube account, starring Jolie Ledford in the title role.

[86][87] The Courtney doll is styled in an '80s outfit and comes with other items from the '80s, including Care Bears pajamas, a Caboodles case, a Walkman, miniature Lisa Frank "like" school supplies, belt bag, and a mini Pac Man arcade game.

She comes in a light grey skirt, a magenta long sleeved sweater with a snowflake printed on the right side, and blue high-top sneakers.

The Saige doll has light skin, freckles across the bridge of her nose, blue eyes and loose auburn hair that comes in a braid.

[120] Isabelle is an inspired dancer who lives in Washington, D.C. She is excited to attend Anna Hart School of the Arts where her older sister, Jade, has been studying ballet.

[123][124] An avid baker from the fictional town of Bentwick, Massachusetts, her story centers around her dreams of being an aspiring entrepreneur, with her trip to Paris as a key plot point.

[136] Hailing from the fictional town of Bluefield, New York, Blaire lives on her family's sustainable farm, which also includes a farm-to-table restaurant, B&B, and special event barn venue.

[158] Her interests are reflected in an outfit consisting of a blue T-shirt with a ruched ribbon, a multi-colored tulle skirt, and fish-themed boots with fins on the sides.

She is depicted as an East Asian girl with black hair worn in two twisted buns, light skin and dark brown eyes.

Willa is depicted as a strawberry blonde styled in pigtails and a sweet set of bunny ears with beautiful hazel eyes and soft freckles.

Makena loves art and her close-knit family, with ties tracing back to Kenya, but her real passion is fashion, which she uses to express her views.