Our very first American Girl doll, Samantha Parkington, joined our family just short of 30 years ago. Since then, just as American Girl has grown, so has our collection of dolls. I believe American Girl goes to great lengths to help girls feel good about themselves; to celebrate their own individuality and uniqueness. A brilliant way they’re doing this is with their ‘Girl of the Year’ line of dolls. It’s one of the many reasons we’re happy to partner with American Girl and introduce … Gabriela McBride, American Girl’s 2017 Girl of the Year!
The 18” Gabriela doll (aka Gabby) has beautiful curly dark-brown hair and warm brown eyes. She’s wearing a cropped purple sweater and a soft turquoise tank top. She’s also wearing jeggings, underwear, and shoes. Girls are sure to love Gabriela’s pink double headband, 10 rubber/tie bands, and her very own Gabriela paperback book. Our granddaughter is over the moon in love with Gabby’s gorgeous thick curls.
Gabby comes from an artistic family and loves expressing herself through art. She’s always loved the dance studio but, as of late, poetry is becoming her art of choice. She’s learned that reading and reciting poetry is helping her struggle with stuttering. Her speech is flowing more freely and her confidence is growing stronger. Gabby is most comfortable in the dance studio. But she’s taking big steps with the power of her words as she rallies people together to save the community arts center. You can read all about her story in ‘Gabriela’ written by Teresa E. Harris.
So … what do you think? Isn’t Gabriela adorable? Gabriela can be found online at American Girl; in the American Girl retail locations nationwide; and on Amazon. Come March, Gabriela will be available at Toys “R” Us.
Julie Lundstrom says
I like her hair and her outfit. I also like her story.
Marilyn Nawara says
I like her beautiful dark wavy hair.
nickie says
I like her eyes and hair
Nancy says
I think that she has a very pretty name.
Terry Stevens says
I love her athletic gear.
shelly peterson says
I love her pretty hair and that she enjoys the arts.
Elena says
I like her hair
Kelly D says
I like that Gabriela expresses herself through art. I always enjoyed art projects and I try to have my daughter enjoy art as well.
Jeanna says
I love her story! And honestly her hair is adorable!
Lauren says
I like that she works for a cause.
Brandi Dawn says
I love that she is artistic. We try really hard to spread creativity in our household. And she is soooo adorable!
Tee says
I love that she is artistic. I like her story too. It’s a little different with her having a speech impediment.
AnnaK says
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Sarah Hayes says
I love that she is artistic. she is a great role model for kids to have.
laura bernard says
I love her gorgeous hair!
Ken C says
I love that her passion is art, great way to to get kids thinking of the arts and using art to express themselves.
Kara says
I love her hair!!!!!!!
~Kara
Cassie Eastman says
I like that she loves to dance!
ellen beck says
What I like best is her story and how pretty she is. I love the expression she has.
Jessica says
I love her curly hair. So pretty!
Shelly Dixon says
i like that she enjoys poetry and is from Philadelphia, we live near there.
Laurajj says
What I love most about her is that she will be such an inspiration for young girls who stutter. Our little one has speech during school, and this would be so helpful! Such beautiful curls she has!
AG Doll Crafter says
her hair is so pretty! 🙂
Linda Trinklein says
She is adorable! I love her wavy hair.
My daughter loves her outfit and shoes! thank you for the chance!
Ruth C says
I like that she is overcoming a stutter and that poetry empowers her to do it.
Sherril McGann says
I like that Gabriela is a pretty girl of color. I like her name (my granddaughter’s name is Gabrielle).
Tammy Horn says
I love her story, very inspiring, and her beautiful dark hair.
Amy Deeter says
Something i like best about Gabriela McBride is her beautiful hair
David Birmingham says
thank you
jennifer bowen says
what I like abt here is that she is a dancer and well being a.g. she is made werry well and a doll that will last a long time
Kristy W. says
My daughter and I think Gabriela has the most beautiful hair! When it is up in a messy pony tail, she looks like she is ready for the yoga studio!
Carol LuBien says
I love her toothy grin
amy h says
I love her gorgeous hair and that she’s artsy!
MelissaandKeith Miller says
I love her hair!
Stephanie Liske says
I like her fashion.
Rebecca Lock says
I like her creativity.
shirley says
Her hair is the first thing I liked, but I also like her outfits.
Cynthia C says
I like that she has a stuttering disability that she is working to overcome. She’s a good role model.
Amber Cheras says
I love her hair!
katherine says
She has an artistic side
Sarah B says
My daughter and I love her curly hair. I also like how she overcovers her stutter through poetry!
Priscilla Pursell says
I love that Gabriela is beautiful and modern looking.
Brandi Kerr says
I love her hair.
Tonya Mcminn says
What I like most about this doll is her style.
Barbara Lima says
She seems real.
Lori Walker says
I like that she’s a normal girl!
Martha Jean says
I like that she overcomes her difficulty with stuttering and is
an inspiration to us all!
Elizabeth P says
I like her story best. Also she is so cute.
ellen beck says
BTW on youtube I follow as Tan’na Wings. For some reason the form shortens it to Tan 🙂 I chaange the spelling a bit but it should be see able?
Julie Matek says
I love that Gabriela comes from an artistic family and loves expressing herself through art. I love that She’s learned that reading and reciting poetry is helping her struggle with stuttering. Her speech is flowing more freely and her confidence is growing stronger. Many kids will be able to relate to her:)
Colleen P says
I like that Gabriela encourages girls to be more self-confident. I know my daughters would love her story as much as they would pretty hair and fun clothes too.
beth shepherd says
I love her story. She is adorable. Thank you
Nannypanpan says
I like that she likes to dance like my daughters
Kelli Crismon says
Love her hair!
K Maloney says
I love her beatiful face, hair and dark eyes. Her story is one of creativity overcoming obstacles through resourceful solutions and working together, which is always inspiring!
HilLesha says
I love that she is artistic. Thanks for the giveaway!
Emily Morelli says
I love how American Girl Dolls are a learning experience as well as a friend. You can become immersed in the world of your doll with all the different books and accessories. Gabriela has so many similarities with my own daughter, Gabriella.
KENNETH OHL says
I love that she is very life like my little niece would love that
Heather Dawn says
I love that she is into poetry!
Jessica Mcfarlin says
Her curls are just so beautiful!
Light4theLord says
Gabriela is so gorgeous! Her meet outfit is the one of the best yet – I love the colors and styles. Her hair is the kind I’ve always wanted, and she’s really pretty!
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Izzy says
I love her outfit. She’s such a pretty doll!
Izzy says
I also love her pretty hair.
Bella says
I love that she is super pretty and that she has a problem with stuttering.
<3Bella
Tonya Mcminn says
I love her style
Kassidy Jacobs says
I like that she is of color, it will definitely make young girls happy to see someone who looks like them 🙂 She has an interesting story also.
Brooke Allen says
I think that I like the fact that she looks like my daughter the best.
Kristen says
I like how sporty she looks….reminds me of a little girl I know 🙂
Adriana says
i love her hair.
Liz McMillian says
She is so adorable and I love her story! The Creative Studio Set is SO cute!
robin Rue says
I have all boys, so there are no American Girls in our house. Maybe I will have a granddaughter someday….
Heather B says
My favorite thing about her is that she expresses herself through art.
Diana Rambles says
What a beautiful doll. My daughter would love to have her. Good luck to all who enter.
Sarah says
By far one of the cutest American Girl dolls! I can’t get over how beautiful the hair is on this doll. I’d die for hair like hers haha.
Jeanette says
Her hair is beautiful! I know a little girl that would love this doll! With her birthday coming soon this would be a cool gift to give her.
Jeni Hawkins says
I absolutely love these dolls and everything that they represent. This one is such a great choice!
Sarah Bailey says
Every American Girl doll has an amazing story. I love that Gabriela is another one to teach young girls how to be strong individuals.
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
She is one of my favorite American Girl dolls. I LOVE her story.
Amy Desrosiers says
My daughter would love this doll. They would love to add her to their AG family. They love to dance and so does she.
Tara says
I didn’t even know American Girl has been around for that long. All the girls are great and I think they get better each year.
gingermommyrants says
Gabriela McBride is so cute. I love her outfit and message. My Daughters love their American Girl dolls.
Claudia Krusch says
This is a fantastic American Girl doll. I love her name Gabriela McBride. My kids would love her.
Liz Mays says
I’ve read a lot about Gabriella and her background story! She’s a cool American Girl! I think her interest in the arts will appeal to a lot of people!
Jonna says
I love that she is an artist. What a cutie!
Toni | Boulder Locavore says
Gabriela is so cute! I love her name! And it’s amazing that she loves art!
Brianne says
These dolls have always been amazing! My little girl is only two, but I can’t wait till she can appreciate American Girl! Thanks for sharing. : )
In the Hammock says
I love both her hair and her story about reciting poetry! What a gorgeous doll!!
Aamiyah Linder says
What i love about gabriela, well she is an artist and dancer my daughter is related to her with dancing and my son love poetry and my daughter love to listen to him. Gabriela is a gorgeous doll with curly hair and i great back story
Heather Hayes Panjon says
I Love That She Is Artistic And Determined, She Has A Great Story!
susan smoaks says
i love that gabriela is the doll that most looks like my daughter. our daughter will love her.
Erica B. says
Her hair is so pretty!
Terry says
I love Gabriela’s look, especially her hair. I also love that she tells the story of dealing with her stuttering.
Brittney House says
I love her pretty wavy hair. She has hair like my daughter.
Anita Duvall says
I love Gabriela’s Hair most of all! So silky and pretty.
Richard Hicks says
She has such sweet eyes and curly hair!
Sarah Gibbs says
I love her curly hair
Angela P says
I love her hair. It is so pretty! So many dolls have straight hair so this is great!
T.A.D. says
I like her hair.
gloria schulte says
I like her athleticism
Lisa V. says
I like the athletic look in hopes to inspire girls.
Kathy Stevenson says
I love her tap shoes!
Stephanie Phelps says
I love that she is inspired by the arts. I love dancing and love to create art and I would love for our little one to do the same! She is so beautiful!
Shari Klyn says
I love her hair. It even looks like she has highlights. So pretty.
Ellie Wright says
I love her life story and that she’s an artist.
Shirley Hicks says
I love her name
Paula Michele Hafner says
I love her hair and her story.
shawna says
I love that she’s an artist!
Heather says
I love her hair and that she likes the arts.
Carolsue says
I like her hair! It’s so cool looking!
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Jennifer S says
She is a beautiful doll! I love the shirt..DREAM..what little girls should do!
Stephanie Larison says
I like that she’s into dancing, my oldest is very much into dancing lately.
Susan Chester says
I like everything about this pretty doll-right down to her cute little teeth.
Janine Hwang says
What I like best is she looks different, and has a cute little smile
Roxann says
I love her story.
HEATHER PREWO says
She is all about dreaming big and being beautiful.
Vikki Billings says
I love that she comes from an artistic family.
Laurie Emerson says
I love that she expresses herself through art. She reminds me so much of my daughter.
Jacqui Odell says
I love her hair! Reminds me of my daughter’s hair.
Michelle Curry says
That she learned that reading and reciting poetry is helping her struggle with stuttering
Chely frantzen says
I love her curly hair!!