The Making of American Girl book

Timed to American Girl’s 40th anniversary year in 2026, this lavish coffee table book gives readers never-before-seen access to the company's archives, chronicling American Girl history through original sketches, letters, product designs, and more. For the first time, readers will discover original hand-drawn logos, catalog pages, character concepts, historical references, illustration sketches, outfit designs for dolls and girls, and sample color palettes, fabrics, and trims.
American Girl founder, Pleasant Rowland, grew the seed of an idea into a simple but powerful truth: Girls are the heroes of their own stories. Packed with extraordinary photos, sketches, manuscript pages, and design details, this book is the perfect gift for American Girl fans.
Release date: May 12, 2026
You can get it here: https://amzn.to/4t58yHN

Readers from Canada can get it here: https://amzn.to/4bPLVke

The Making of American Girl book
The Making of American Girl book
The Making of American Girl book

Go behind-the-scenes of the creation of one of America's most iconic brands, American Girl. From founder Pleasant Rowland's original business plan scribbled on a yellow legal pad to the culmination of her dream to add a store and a magazine, readers will discover never before seen art, letters, product designs, and so much more.

Includes material from the archives of American Girl - some of which have never before been seen by the public!

Packaged in a beautiful, sprawling coffee table book, get ready to immerse yourself in the history of Pleasant Company and American Girl.

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