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To kick off the year, American Girl has launched their newest doll, Gabriela McBride. As 2017 Girl of the Year, Gabriela is a doll who has a passion for the arts – specifically spoken word poetry. She is a girl who is all about overcoming personal obstacles and creating positive changes for her community.
Gabriela is a beautiful 18-inch doll dressed in a performance-inspired outfit. Unlike past Girl of the Year dolls, as the 15th Girl of the Year, Gabriela will be available throughout 2017 and beyond.
Gabriela’s Story
Her story says that her mother is the founder of the Liberty Community Arts Center, which is where Gabriela and her friends hang out. So Gabriela has grown up surrounded by the arts – dance, painting, music and theater. In Gabriela’s stories, it is discovered that she struggles with stuttering but thanks to a new group in the arts center Gabriela finds her words flow freely in her poetry.
Partnership with Scholastic
To make sure Gabriela’s inspiring message is shared and to bring awareness to spoken word poetry, American Girl is partnering with Scholastic to create and distribute Express Yourself. The program Express Yourself was designed to empower students to use the arts as a tool for self-expression. Teachers can access these tools in March 2017 to encourage students to find their creative voices, just in time for National Poetry Month in April.
We love Gabriela McBride
My daughter fell in love with Gabriela as soon as she arrived at our doorstep. From her fun clothes to flowing curls, my daughter was so excited to play with her. Her hair is my favorite as it is unlike other dolls we have. While my daughter is young and doesn’t understand Gabriela’s story yet, I can’t wait to share it with her as she grows. I feel the story is very inspiring and she is such a great role model for young girls. With what is going on in today’s world with women, I love the girl empowerment that Gabriela is all about.
Get to know Gabriela
Now you can get to know Gabriela McBride and introduce her inspirational story to your girl today!
WIN IT: (1) US winner will receive the American Girl Doll Gabriela McBride
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This giveaway ends March 27, 2017.
Brandon Sparks says
My daughter really loves playing with dolls and would really love this one. It would go nice with her collection..
Julie Hawkins says
My child loves to draw pictures
Leah Shumack says
My daughter loves to put together Lego sets!
Vikki Billings says
My granddaughter loves to play with her babies.
Vikki Billings says
My granddaughter loves to play with her baby dolls!
Sheila Hurt says
I love this doll and her story.
Tabathia B says
She loves to paint
Tabathia B says
My daughter likes to paint
Aamiyah Linder says
I love daughter love her curly hair
Darlene Carbajal says
My niece loves to color.
Carrie M says
My daughter loves to do gymnastics and karate
Gloria Luongo says
This is awesome. Would love to give this to a very special girt.
Melissa says
My children loves the arts! It runs in my family. My son loves music. My daughter loves dance.
Jessica Tartaglia says
I would more than anything love to win this American Girl Doll for my 8 year old. All little girls love these dolls! Good luck to all!
gala says
My daughters love to play with dolls
rosemary says
wow
Annmarie W. says
My kids love to spend time in the pool!
Wanda Banks says
My daughter loves to play House.
Allyson Becker says
Definitely lots of crafts.
Rita M says
My granddaughter loves to play school!
Davida Burdette says
My daughter is 11 and been asking about this doll for about a year now! Wow this is an awesome giveaway. I really hope I have a shot 🙂 Thank you for this opportunity!!
Amy Deeter says
something that my child loves to do is dance with her dance team
allyson Tice says
My daughter likes to draw! she draws tons of pictures of animals and her toys all the time.she is a pretty good draw-er for her age too!
polly says
My grandchild loves to be outside riding bikes
Colette S says
My daughter and I love to read together. She prefers to read to me
MICHAEL CHEVILLOT says
They love to draw and watch cartoons.
Kathy Davis says
My granddaughter loves to play with her American Girl doll and her 2 Baby Alive dolls.
Rebecca Thomas says
My daughter loves to dance to music she hears during commercials!! it is soo cute!
XmasDolly says
I have 11 grandchildren and four of which are granddaughters, but praise the Lord only one of this age that would love this baby girl… She loves to cuddle. She just cuddles with stuffed animals, her dolls, pillows, the dog !!! This being a bigger doll of her size I think she would find a friend and new love.
amber cheras says
My family loves to play with dolls and go bike riding
BusyWorkingMama says
My daughter loves to sew.
Heather Hayes Panjon says
The kids love arts and crafts!
Tracey Concannon says
My daughters love to play soccer, read and explore outside!
Danalee says
My child loves to ride horses.
Marcus Walker says
My niece is a doll lover
Amanda Alvarado says
Our daughter loves playing with her dolls – anything from Monster High to her American Girls – she plays with all of them!
Susan Chester says
My granddaughter loves to do crafts with buttons and glitter.
Carmen Van Deursen says
My daughter loves to build Legos and read American girl books especially Mia’s story.
Carmen Van Deursen says
My daughter loves to build Legos.
jeani b says
My daughter loves to sing, dance, and draw. She is a little artist in so many ways!
Eileen Richter says
Well, my youngest likes to play sports, but she’s almost grown. We have 7 grandkids and the youngest girls are really closeby, ages 18 months and 5 and a half. They love to play with stuffed animals and our dog, play with my daughters old toys and dolls, and watch movies.
Shelley P says
My little girl loves to color and draw.
kelly woods says
My daughter loves to read! I am glad she does cause reading is good for her.
Cheryl Chervitz says
I have 3 granddaughters who love to play with dolls. One of them will play all day with hers.
Stephanie Compton says
My granddaughter loves Barbie and her American Girl Doll. She loves dressing up and always wants to wear a dress. At the same time, she takes karate and loves it too.
Minta Boggs says
My niece loves to play dress up!
Katy says
Our three year old daughter loves coloring, painting, singing and playing with her play kitchen.
Ellie says
I really want Gabriela McBride, she is so adorable! Also she is JUST like ME!!!! She likes Dancing and Singing like md! I really hope my mom gets her for me for my birthday!!!! Also when is her movie coming out?
Renee Walters says
My son loves to read and my daughter loves to play board games.
Sandra Watts says
Now this is something my grand daughter would be overjoyed with. She wants a new doll.
Lauren Becker says
My eldest niece loves dancing and books! 🙂
Kristen says
She loves to go swimming.
Sherry Keef says
My granddaughter loves to make tents and play with her toys.
Audrey T says
My daughter loves to swim and do gymnastics
Anna says
My daughter loves playing with her dolls
Sarah Hayes says
she loves to play with dolls. she has a great imagination
tomi roberts says
i hope I win we do not have a noff to get her
Heather says
She is adorable.
Angelica Dimeo says
My daughter loves having tea parties
Hillary Franklin says
Super cute doll ! I know a little girl would love to be friends with!
Michelle S says
My daughter loves to draw!
LeAnn Harbert says
My granddaughters like to play soccer.
HilLesha says
My daughter enjoys dancing, singing, and playing with her dolls. Thanks for the giveaway!
Abigail says
My daughter loves helping with cooking and baking.
Nichole simmons says
My daughter keeps asking for an American girl doll! Thanks for the opportunity!
Laura H says
My daughter loves to make pretend food and tea for her dolls and stuffed animals.
Holly Shamley says
My daughter loves dancing and takes tap,jazz,and ballet! We adore American girl dolls and books too! What a awesome blog and thank you for the giveaway!
Lisa Coomer Queen says
My granddaughter loves to dance. She is on the competition team! Thanks!
Linda G. says
She loves to play house with her dolls
Janet Woodling says
When my girls were small one loved dolls and the other on her books.
denise low says
My granddaughters love to play with their barbies.
MaryAnn says
My daughter loves to play Legos.
Deanna Straub says
Thank you so much for the giveaway! My little granddaughter’s dad passed away in October and now she is being diagnosed with severe ADHD and cannot go to school anymore. They are starting her on medication and having a tutor come to the house for her. She is 6 and in Kindergarten. I really think this doll could make a big difference in her life. I’m praying.
CHRISTY SWEENEY says
My girls live for singing, dancing and performing around the house!
lana says
my little girl likes playing with her brothers when they come home from school
Amy H. says
My daughter loves to dance.
Lindsey Wilkins says
My children love to play outdoors!
Renee Rousseau says
My granddaughter Remy loves to sew clothes for her American Girl Dolls!
Christina Foley says
my daughter loves to play soccer and she is also very creative, she loves to create things – draw, paint, crochet, build things
Victoria Scott says
My children love to dance and sing. Even the 15 month old has been “dancing” since he was about 4 months old.
Donna Marie says
My daughter love to cheer. She cheers for basketball,football and will be cheering competitively this year. She also loves to dance.
James Robert says
My 2 youngest girls like playing house together. They have diapers for their dolls, clothing and all kinds of fun kitchen things for kids.
Cynthia C says
My nieces love to play dress up.
Wendy says
Right now my daughter is obsessed with the American Girl lego sets! Legos and American Girl are her two favorite things to play with.
Brynn Elizabeth Dexter says
My son loves to play on the playground, watch paw patrol and color.
elizabeth miller says
My daughter loves dance and krav maga. She does really well in both. She has done dance for years but just this year quit gymnastics to do krav maga.
Bonnie Lee says
My daughter loves arts and crafts!
Michelle C says
My daughter loves reading and martial arts!
Edye says
My cousin loves reading!
rhonda fuller says
My granddaughter would think I was the best nana ever if I won this for her 🙂
Mia says
My granddaughter enjoys dressing up and playing with her dolls.
Stephanie says
my daughter loves coloring
Shelly Dixon says
My two girls love to play with their dolls!
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My kids love to sing,dance and do arts and crafts
Heather S says
My daughter loves to play with her dolls.
Tina M says
My daughter loves to draw.
Lana simanovicki says
My kids like playing marbles
Liz M says
My 4 year old loves to play with legos and have tea parties!
Jan Lee says
My great niece has started attending American Girl parties in her town with her cousin. They both love the dolls and the parties 🙂
Kathy Stevenson says
My daughters love to play with their American girl dolls!
Vanessa Richard says
My daughter loves playing with Elmo and her dolls (babies as she calls them).
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my grandchild loves hockey
shelly peterson says
My niece loves to sing and dance.
tammy smith says
My granddaughter love to dance
Marilyn says
Love to play house.
Marilyn
Karen says
My daughter loves to sing, draw, read, play with her dolls, and invent her own games! She’s such a creative little girl!
April Valentine says
My daughter loves to sing and dance. She always keeps us entertained!
Barbara Tryon says
My Grandaughter loves pretending that she is cooking and cleaning.
SHIRLEY SYMON says
My nephews love to sing. My 4 year old got a standing microphone for Christmas and they just love to play with it and sing along to any music they hear
Shelly Leatham says
My child loves to sing!!
Tracy Snyder says
Briana loves to draw her dolls. she is getting to be a great artists!
Jessica says
My daughter loves to create things with her art supplies.
Gina H. says
My niece loves to play with her baby dolls.
Yona Williams says
My god-daughter likes to watch Pitch Perfect.
crystle tellerday says
coloring
vickie couturier says
my grandaugter loves to play with her dolls and change their clothes a lot to match what she is wearing
Mary Ellen Davison says
Madelyn loves to create plays & original stories!
Nancy says
She loves to play with baby dolls.
Anita Duvall says
She loves to color and make arts and crafts the most.
Sue E says
My grandkids love to do whatever activity is available at the time. They love coloring, painting, playing with play doh, etc. Playing with vehicles, dolls, playing outside.
Meghan says
My child loves to bake. We are always baking something together.
Jeanna says
My daughter loves to Craft! She enjoys making things!
Gina Ferrell says
My daughter loves to play soccer.
heather b says
My daughter loves to sing and dance!!