American Girl Claudie Wells

Screengrab of Claudie Wells' reveal on CBS Mornings

Claudie Wells, the newest 18-inch American Girl doll, was unveiled today on CBS Mornings. This doll represents a 9-year-old girl from the 1920s Harlem Renaissance era.

Watch the CBS Mornings reveal below.

According to a Toy Insider article, "Mattel says that its American Girl designers were inspired by a host of authentic, 1920s archival materials and other resources like The Brownies’ Book, a magazine for Black children published by W.E.B. Du Bois, a central figure of the Harlem Renaissance."

African American author Brit Bennett penned Claudie's story. 

American Girl Claudie Wells and Makena Williams

Claudie appears to have a new-ish head sculpt which is very similar to Makena Williams' sculpt as illustrated above.

Read more about Claudie and purchase the doll, her book, and accessories (including Harlem Row Fashions designed for the doll) here.

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