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American Girl officially announced plans today to say farewell to Kirsten Larson, one of the company’s original historical characters introduced in 1986. Kirsten’s complete product collection will soon be removed from American Girl’s catalogue, Web site, and retail stores and placed in the American Girl Archivesâ„¢. Because stories are at the heart of the company’s mission to celebrate girls, however, the Kirsten books will still be sold on americangirl.com, at American Girl’s retail stores, and at bookstores nationwide.

Kirsten, a brave pioneer girl who settles on the Minnesota prairie with her family in 1854, has captured girls’ imaginations with her compelling story of the strength and spirit of the immigrant experience. Countless girls have found a friend in Kirsten while learning about the trials and triumphs of growing up in frontier America, from Kirsten starting at a new school in a strange land to celebrating her family’s time-honored traditions on St. Lucia’s Day.

Kirsten’s departure makes it possible for the company to introduce new characters and product offerings. Even though Kirsten will be moved to the American Girl Archives, she retains her place within American Girl’s family of historical characters—nine-year-old heroines who give girls today a glimpse of what life was like growing up during important times in America’s past.

For more details visit the Official American Girl web site

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