Surprise!! My girl received a special friend in the mail, the brand new Melody Ellison BeForever Doll from American Girl. We are sharing unboxing Melody Ellison and thoughts on her story and what that means to our family.
Melody is a 9-year old growing up in Detroit, Michigan, during the civil rights movement of the 1960s. She lifts her voice for equality and helps bring this significant time in America's history to life for girls today. We will be sharing more about her in the next post as well as the Lift Your Voice with Melody Campaign.
Visit your local American Girl store for free Melody-inspired events geared for girls 8 and up. They include a free craft, 1960s music, food, and a free gift. Find more details and your nearest store here.
Melody is an amazing girl, who will inspire your daughter to spread love and stand up for others!
Come meet her in the video!
Thank you to American Girl for sending her to us. All opinions are our own.
She’s lovely! My daughter wavers between Samantha and Maryellen but she’s never seen this! We still haven’t gotten her her first American Girl doll – saving it for a special occasion.
My daughter is no longer into dolls, especially American Girl> Makes me a little sad, I miss going into the store
She looks like a great doll to collect. We don’t have any of the American Girls dolls yet but I’m pretty sure my daughter would love them.
I love how excited she is. She is an awesome video reviewer and what a great doll. I love the American Doll line. So inspiring to young girls to be strong adn independent.
Aww!! I wished I had an American Doll when I was a little girl and now my little girls get to enjoy them.
I haven’t seen this one yet so we are going to have to keep our eyes out for her.
She looks like the perfect addition!
Melody Ellison is so cute! I am happy that are including a Detroit raised African-American in their doll lineup. American Girl Dolls are of such great quality!
I loved American Girl dolls when I was younger. I like seeing all the new dolls that come out every year!
This doll is just lovely. I am in Canada and I don’t know if we can get American Girl here but I know my daughter would love one.
My daughter wants this doll so bad and she is only 3. We just watched the video last night and now all I have heard is how pretty melody is.
How cute! I love Melody’s back story and think this would be a fun way to introduce that Motown sound to little ones!
We are big American Girl fans in my house! My girls always love to learn about the new dolls coming out and her story seems like a great one to share with my daughters.
Such a pretty doll! I really want to get my daughter one of these.
OH my goodness she’s adorable. I’ve never had one. I hope my granddaughter is into them. She’s only 3 now. Time will tell 🙂
Melody is so pretty! I love the 60s theme. I know two little girls who would go nuts for a new American Girl Doll! 🙂