Every year, American Girl creates a new doll to reflect and inspire little ones. Fall is here, and “American Girl” has announced the 2025 Girl of the Year: Summer McKinny!
The doll has light blue eyes, strawberry blonde hair, pink micro braids, and a colorful outfit. 18-inch American Girl doll comes with tie-dye knitted dress, matching sandals and bracelet, pink and purple glasses, white underwear and book. Kids who love pursuing their dreams (and parents who want to support them) will identify with Summer’s story.
The new American Girl character is from Columbia, Maryland and loves to bake. She enjoys spending time learning baking techniques from her family and decorating desserts. She is passionate about dogs and started her own dog walking company called Waggy Pup Tails. Summer also shares some of her profits with local animal shelters and participates in youth entrepreneurship expos. In her books, children can learn about Summer’s favorite hobbies and how she overcomes challenges such as running a business, being patient, and asking for help.
Dogs are my favorite in summer! |Source: Mattel
Kids can dress up the summer with their own tie-dye knitted dress. |Source: Mattel
Also available is a 21-piece baking accessory set. |Source: Mattel
Kids can add Summer’s business attire to their doll’s wardrobe. |Source: Mattel
Kids can express their imaginations with Girl of the Year 2025 and numerous accessories that match the character’s personality. If your child wants Summer’s personality to shine, they can use Summer’s accessory pack. It includes a doll-sized bag in the shape of a dog, a pink dog toy, a pink headband, bracelet and an ice cream cone that fits the doll’s hand. Families can also purchase Summer’s dog Crescent, bake sale apparel, baking accessories, gourmet kitchen and dining tables designed for 18-inch dolls, Summer’s Waggy Pup apparel and more.
Families can add the 2025 Girl of the Year and her accessories to their after-school playtime at the link below! A novel about summer, Start working in summerwill be available in January.
American Girl Summer 2025 McKinney Girl of the Year
Summer McKinny 18-inch doll has light blue eyes, strawberry blonde hair dyed pink, and micro braids. She wore a tie-dye knitted dress, purple and pink glasses, bracelets, sandals, white lingerie and a book. The book discusses her personality: Summer owns a dog-walking business, enjoys baking, and spending time with her family.
