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    American Girl's 1st Chinese American 'Girl of the Year' doll aims to fight AAPI hate

    American Girl hopes Corinne Tan's story will teach kids about standing up to racism. It's also partnering with the nonprofit AAPI Youth Rising to "help amplify young voices like Corinne's."
    by Rachel Treisman Jan 05, 2022 2 minutes
    Corinne Tan is American Girl's 2022 Girl of the Year, and the first Chinese American doll to hold that title. The company says her story will teach kids about standing up to racism, among other lessons.

    Meet Corinne Tan.

    The Aspen, Colo., native loves skiing and training her rescue puppy. She's adjusting to life with her new blended family. She has dark hair with turquoise highlights. And she's an 18-inch tall doll.

    Corinne is American Girl's latest "Girl of the Year," and the first ever of Chinese descent.

    "While filled with outdoor adventure and fun, Corinne's message is, ultimately,. "We created Corinne to be a positive role model our fans can look up to and learn from as we work toward a world where everyone is treated fairly and with respect."

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