This article explores the history of the American Girl doll, its rise to popularity, and its impact on generations of young people. The concept of the American Girl doll was born out of Pleasant ...

that a series exists in which a wondrous medley of female characters deal with adult versions of the historic adversities (and fashions!) that make up so many of the dolls' backstories. (Think the ...

The Lila doll currently retails for $115 online and in American Girl stores across the country Nicholas Rice is a Senior Editor for PEOPLE Magazine. He began working with the brand as an Editorial ...