American Girl Doll Lila.Photo:American Girl
American Girl
MeetLila Monetti!
Earlier this month,American Girlintroduced its 2024 Girl of the Year toy — a 10-year-old competitive gymnast growing up in Minnesota, who is developing new hobbies through friendship.
The doll, which has amber eyes and brown hair styled in two ponytails, comes dressed in a glittery pink tank top and track pants.
American Girl developed Lila’s story with author Erin Falligant, which is told through an illustrated journal that comes with the doll, and a full-length book,Lila Goes for Gold,which is set to be released in January 2024.
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American Girl Doll Lila.American Girl
“We know our fans will flip for our newest Girl of the Year, Lila Monetti, who arrives just in time for the holidays,” Jamie Cygielman, General Manager of American Girl, said in a statement.
“As with all our beloved characters, Lila will inspire kids to face new challenges with purpose and positivity and find the joy and strength that comes from unexpected friendships," she continued.
To honor Lila and American Girl’s goal of helping young girls become excellent readers, the brand is donating $25,000 in retail value of Girl of the Year books toSave the Children U.S. Literacy Program.
The Lila doll and her journal currently retail for $115 online and in American Girl stores across the country. Her clothes, accessories, gymnastics set, horse and stable range in price from $20 to $175.
source: people.com
