Kids can celebrate the new year early by introducing themselves to American Girl’s 2026 Girl of the Year doll. Raquel Reyes is ready to soak up the sun and share her stories with your family.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Girl of the Year line. As Raquel enters the beloved collection, she joins other dolls such as Lila Monetti (2024) and Summer McKinny (2025).
Raquel Reyes is the 2026 Girl of the Year. | Source: American Girl
Raquel is a descendant of Samantha Parkington. | Source: American Girl
Raquel teaches girls about the importance of family. | Source: American Girl
Raquel features a line of accessories relating to her story. | Source: American Girl
As kids get to know Raquel, they’ll learn how she connects to another one of their favorite American Girl dolls. Raquel is the descendant of Samantha Parkington, and as she reads about her great-great-grandmother, she learns the importance of family.
Raquel is a 10-year-old girl who helps her parents run a shop that sells paletas, a popular Mexican treat. She is also a pickleball player, a dolphin saver, and a dance-party DJ. As the 2026 Girl of the Year, Raquel teaches young girls about family connections, celebrating their backgrounds, and caring for animals.
Like all dolls in the collection, Raquel Reyes debuts with an 18-inch doll, her signature outfit, and a book. Kids can also embrace Raquel’s story with a new line of accessories, such as her seaside car and pickleball outfit.
Families can view the full 2026 Girl of the Year collection at americangirl.com.
RAQUEL 18-INCH DOLL & JOURNAL (GIRL OF THE YEAR 2026)
Raquel Reyes is the descendant of Samantha Parkington, a pickleball player, a dolphin saver, and a dance-party DJ. As the 2026 Girl of the Year, Raquel teaches young girls about family connections, celebrating their backgrounds, and caring for animals.
