@res100483

Marta was my first literary death. I still remember the moment before it was official,  when I knew it had happened, but told myself it couldn't be. The confirming sentence hit six-year-old me so hard. 😢

@sooooooooooooooo

I read Kaya first and I am adopted by Native American . My native grandma was there with me when I met the author and I won the Kaya doll . It was the best day of my life .

@galacticunicorn6319

Kirsten was first American Girl doll. My grandparents gave all 8 of us granddaughters an American girl doll when we turned 10. I acquired Felicity and Addy later down the road.

@Kirsten_is_cursed10

I’m named after Kirsten. The passage about the dried bread always stuck with me, and I’ve romanticized dry crusts of bread ever since. I’d hide them in my pockets at lunch time then snack on them later 😂

@biblegirl

Kirsten was the doll of my dreams. I never got her but more than 12 years ago the family I nannied bought me her mini doll when they got their oldest her American Girl doll.

@spacemonkey340

This was the first book I ever independently read. I’ve been obsessed with history ever since.

@crayonstarshine

My older sister got Kirsten as a VERY last minute Christmas present right before the doll was discontinued. We’ve had her for many years now and I don’t think we’re planning on getting rid of her anytime soon. She’s never been changed from her original clothes and her hair has never been undone from her braids. She is in surprisingly good condition :)

@kassassin_brahgawk

Marta dying via cherries ROCKED MY FRIGGIN WORLD and traumatized the crap outta me lol

@Sleepy-Shortcake

This just brought back a strange memory to me....i had so many of these I swear

@skkygavin9509

I’m pretty sure my first American girl book that I have ever read was meet Kit And then meet Samantha God I love old-school American girl books

@Pandie2828

That's really sweet

@Belleingtonslaz

I just got my American girl doll Kirsten for my 12th bday I love her already I’m about to watch your Kirsten video I’m so excited!

@Pinkmolly21

I so enjoy your videos ❤

@Swimmaroo

Ah! I loved this book, I think I remember the quilt and hope chest plots

@Sunshinebabydolls

After I read that Marta died I told my mom to donate all the AG books we had because I was scared of them 😆 biggest mistake I ever made- getting rid of the books AND choosing to read that one first

@KittenContent.

My dolls except for when I was way younger like about the ages 3 and 4 I was always careful with my dolls, like the fake American girl dolls (my parents didn't have the money for the real deal) when we sold them one person was like "Wow this is in great condition" I am not lying when I say there hair was brushed, clothes not ripped, almost all the accessories weren't lost (I was a five yearold not a colector)but yet all those dolls were still loved by me and have special places in my heart❤

@Katy-ys6rn

I still have my Kirsten doll (and her original doll) I received on Christmas 1992, although she was sent to the AG hospital for a traumatizing head replacement when that opened decades ago. I remember the in depth conversations my cousin's and I had over whether she would be the "same doll" or not before I sent her. These dolls shaped such a rich and full world for me. IMO, the brand has gone consistently down hill ever since the Mattel buyout.

@Stogna_Bologna

Oops I'm emotional!

@MistbornPrincess

😮 Oh my gosh. I never got it until now.

@casie1124

Wheres the full video?