"Like all the other American Girls, Raquel Reyes is 10 years old and lives in Kansas City, where her parents run a shop selling paletas, a popular fruit-based popsicle treat from Mexico. (Her dad is Mexican American.) She has a little brother and a Pomeranian rescue named Luzita (which means "little light" in Spanish), is passionate about animal rescue, and in her story, Raquel and her family travel to New England for a family reunion ahead of a big family wedding."
"Not only is the American Girl "Girl of the Year" full of culture and diversity, living a bright, lovely life, but she's also a girl who remains connected to her past and wants to learn more. And in that sweet connection, American Girl fans (that's us) get to enjoy a new glimpse into Samantha Parkington. In her story, Raquel stumbles across a diary from 12-year-old Samantha, her great-great-grandmother, creating an even deeper bond between generations."
American Girl unveils 2026 Girl of the Year Raquel Reyes as part of the 25th anniversary of the Girl of the Year line. Raquel is 10 years old and lives in Kansas City where her parents run a paletas shop; her dad is Mexican American. She has a little brother and a Pomeranian rescue named Luzita, and she is passionate about animal rescue. The family travels to New England for a reunion and wedding, where Raquel visits Mount Bedford, the home of Samantha Parkington; Raquel's mom is a direct descendant. Raquel discovers Samantha's diary, forging an intergenerational bond, and the doll line includes accessories such as Samantha's diary, beach and barbecue play sets, a car, and pickleball items.
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