Kavi joins the company’s long line of contemporary characters, introduced more than 20 years ago, that represent a wide range of backgrounds to reflect what it means to be an American girl today.
The doll is the first-ever South Asian girl of the year.
American Girl set Kavi’s story in New Jersey, where she grew up in a close-knit Indian family, and was only a short trridesride away from her two favorite places in the world: New York City and Broadway! While Kavi shines on stage and follows her dream of becoming a performer, she remembers her offstage priorities like schoolwork, friendships, and family responsibilities.
American Girl worked with New York Times bestselling author Varsha Bajaj and several other experts to make sure every detail of Kavi’s story is rooted in authentic practices, culture, and the history of India.
Kavi’s story will be shared in an illustrated paperback journal that comes with the doll and a hardcover novel, “It’s Showtime, Kavi,” by Bajaj debuting in March 2023.
The 18-inch doll will launch online on Dec. 29, 2022, and in retail locations nationwide on Jan. 1, 2023. The hardcover book, “It’s Showtime, Kavi,” will be available through American Girl and other online booksellers in March 2023. The full product line features multiple contemporary outfits and accessories, including songwriting equipment, a backstage set, and a Bollywood dance costume.
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