American Girl made history this week when it awarded its 2023 Girl of the Year title to a South Asian doll.
. “Just like all our beloved characters, Kavi’s culturally relevant and aspirational stories help inspire kids to shine bright in their own way and be proud of who they are.”To create Kavi’s story, American Girl collaborated with New York Times best-selling author Varsha Bajaj . Kavi’s story is shared in both an illustrated paperback journal that accompanies each 18-inch doll and a hardcover novel, “It’s Showtime, Kavi,” available later in 2023.
“Kavi’s story is important to all the young readers who will see parts of their lives represented. I took immense delight in showcasing slivers of Indian culture, including dance, yoga traditions, food, clothing, and magical festivals like Diwali and Holi,” said Bajaj.Kavi loves to sing and dance onstage and sees Broadway shows as often as she can.Kavi's product line speaks to her big personality.
Other fun accessories include items to help Kavi perform, including a mini keyboard that plays six different tones and a backstage set made up of a folding stage, rolling wardrobe, and a vanity with working lights that plays five songs. To support other talented kids like Kavi, American Girl is partnering with the Broadway Education Alliance’s Camp Broadway, a cultural enrichment program that makes theater arts accessible and relevant for kids. The brand will donate $25,000 to fund full and partial scholarships for kids participating inAmerican Girl first introduced its Girl of the Year doll in 2001. While Kavi is the brand's first South Asian Girl of the Year doll, she is not its first South Asian doll.
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