American Girl Cécile Rey x2

25th Anniversary Special Edition Mini Cécile Rey and Mini Cécile Rey

In November, I ordered and received the 25th Anniversary Special Edition Mini Cécile Rey along with the other mini version of the 18-inch, newest dark skinned American Girl doll family member.  Yesterday's post about mini Addy, prompted me to share live images of the two mini Céciles.

Unlike Addy, Cécile Rey and none of her family members have ever been enslaved.

From the book's jacket cover:

Cécile Rey is growing up in New Orleans in 1853. She can't wait for Mardi Gras, when the year's grandest costume ball is held. This year Cécile wants to be une originale -- like no one else! She just hasn't figured out a costume that will be special enough. Then one day as she is helping her new friend, Marie-Grace, at singing lessons, Cécile comes up with the perfect idea. When the magical night arrives, Cécile and Marie-Grace share a daring adventure -- one that makes the Mardi Gras ball different from any other.

The special edition 25th anniversary doll will be available until December 31, 2011, or while supplies last.  The other mini doll does not have an end-of-sale date.  Each 6-inch vinyl-with-cloth-body doll comes with the Meet Cécile book.  The cover jacket illustrations differ.  The 25th anniversary book features a headshot of Cecile and "25 Years."  The other book includes a torso image of Cécile.

I have added my three new AG mini dolls to this year's Christmas decorations.

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Cécile and Marie-Grace, New American Girl Dolls

Image from the American Girl website

Cécile Rey and Marie-Grace Gardner, representing girls of 1853 New Orleans, are new dolls in the American Girl historic line.  I found out about this soon-to-be released pair after reading an update by doll-friend, Margaret, who pens the Fashions for the 18-inch Dolls in Your Life blog.   On Margaret's blog, readers are kept abreast of information about, and clothing for, 18-inch American Girl and AG-type dolls.  

I browsed the American Girl website, read more about the dolls, and viewed a video (that is no longer online).

After 25 years, I am delighted AG has added another African American doll to the historic line whose story differs greatly from Addy Walker's, former enslaved enslaved child's escape-to-freedom story.

If you collect American Girl dolls or know a parent who might be interested in purchasing the new girls and their books, the dolls can be preordered now at the American Girl website and will be in their outlet stores on August 30, 2011.   

Thanks again, Margaret, for keeping us informed on everything new in the 18-inch doll world.

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