American Girl’s New Girl of the Year Is Related to a '90s Favorite

American Girl Fans are Losing It Over the 2026 Doll of the Year’s Hidden Secret

American Girl just released their 2026 Doll of the Year named Raquel. Shop her online at American Girl before supplies run out ahead of the holidays

A brand new American Girl doll hails from Kansas City’s Mexican American community

Raquel Reyes’ family owns a paleteria in Kansas City, though her family lineage traces back to another famous American Girl doll. Her author, Angela Cervantes, is a Kansas City resident herself.

American Girl's 2026 Girl Of The Year Has A *Very* Special Connection To An OG Doll

Nobody knows their audience better than American Girl, and that is increasingly evident with every new historical doll (remember the twins set in the ‘90s), every new accessory (like American Girl magazines for American Girl dolls), and every new connection the brand makes to the OG dolls (like the new plush American Girl dolls).And American Girl’s 2026 Girl of the Year is no different. Celebrating 25 years of the Girl of the Year Line, American…

American Girl Reveals 2026 'Girl of the Year'—And She’s Related to a Fan-Favorite Doll

Raquel Reyes has a unique history and backstory about kindness and family bonds.Parents / Mattel 2026 Girl of the Year Raquel ReyesKey TakeawaysRaquel Reyes is American Girl’s 2026 Girl of the Year.She has a direct link to one of American Girl's historical dolls, helping kids explore the power of family connections.Her story highlights kindness, cultural pride, and identity, encouraging kids to feel proud of where they come from.If you can belie…

American Girl’s New Girl of the Year Is Related to a '90s Favorite

American Girl revealed the 2026 Girl of the Year! Meet Raquel Reyes, 10-year-old Kansas City resident, lover of animals, and relative of Samantha Parkington.

American Girl debuts 2026 Doll of the Year, Raquel Reyes

Meet Raquel Reyes, American Girl’s 2026 Girl of the Year. A DJ-in-the-making from Kansas City, she’s bringing culture, style and summer adventures to life.