Nothing against Barbie, but the McCloskey sisters of Chaska were all about their American Girl dolls. Katie McCloskey realized early on that unlike Barbie, who liked to shop, wear cute clothes, ...

This line also offered contemporary clothing and accessories ... owners’ lives. The American Girl doll has had a significant cultural impact, teaching young girls about history, diversity ...

The clothing is not just for girls—moms can get in on ... without actually looking like a literal doll. Jamie Cygielman, a spokesperson for American Girl and Mattel, tells me that the chance ...