AMERICAN GIRL’S NEW 2010 GIRL OF THE YEAR INSPIRES KIDS TO CONNECT WITH NATURE THROUGH OUTDOOR PLAY -- and partners with the National Wildlife Federation Supports Initiatives
With television a main attraction for kids now a days childhood play has officially moved indoors as convincing research shows that today’s children spend less time playing outdoors than any previous generation, leading to inactivity and increases in childhood obesity, attention deficit disorders, and even depression. We were more excited to see American Girl has once again stepped up their game by helping reverse these trends and encourage girls to get outdoors, American Girl is proud to introduce Lanie™, the 2010 Girl of the Year ®, a thoughtful, energetic girl who discovers the world in her own backyard. Available for only one year, Lanie will launch with two books that tell her story, a golden-haired 18-inch Lanie doll, and an array of fun accessories.
She is the perfect fresh faced girl for the new year. Her cute accessories & fun clothes in bright colors are perfect for exploring the outdoors.
And to further inspire girls, American Girl is introducing Lanie’s Backyard Photo Contest, free classroomcurriculum materials, and a partnership with the National Wildlife Federation® (NWF), a national nonprofit that has more than 70 years of experience fostering a connection to nature in Americans of all ages.
American Girl is supporting National Wildlife Federation’sBe Out There™ (http://www.nwf.org/beoutthere/ campaign), which by connecting families to the outdoors aims to help them raise healthier, happier kids and encourage a life-long appreciation of nature. This year’s Lanie-inspired nature tees for girls and dolls is American Girl’s way of supporting NWF’s mission to inspire kids to view the outdoors as their favorite play space—where they can explore, imagine, discover, and daydream, just like Lanie. And to deepen an appreciation for nature, American Girl and NWF also created free downloadable curriculum materials for grades 3 to 5. The curriculum is designed to educate students, through fun activities and discussion, about elements of different habitats. The free curriculum materials are available at americangirl.com/girloftheyear.
About Lanie
Written by acclaimed author Jane Kurtz, the 2010 Girl of the Year books—Lanie andLanie’s Real Adventures—introduce readers to ten-year-old Lanie Holland. Lanie loves wildlife and the outdoors, but her family prefers to do things at home—and inside. When Lanie’s adventurous and outdoorsy aunt comes to stay with them, Lanie finds a kindred spirit and learns to connect with the natural world around her. Through everyday experiences—growing a garden, bird-watching, camping in her backyard, and creating a butterfly habitat—Lanie discovers how everything in nature is connected and learns there’s a wide, wonderful world right outside her door. To further engage readers, a section at the back of each book includes letters from real girls who, like Lanie, are looking for ways to enjoy the outdoors.
Bringing the new 2010 Girl of the Year character to life is a beautiful 18-inch Lanie doll, featuring curly blond hair and hazel eyes. Lanie’s outfits and accessories consist of everything she needs for her outdoor adventures, including a gardening outfit, a set of furry wildlife friends, a hammock for lounging on summer days, and a camper and gear to explore the great outdoors. Lanie Dress Like Your Doll® outfits are also available.
Starting on January 1, 2010, the Lanie doll, books, and accessories will be available for one year or while supplies last through American Girl’s catalogue, at www.americangirl.com, and at all American Girl retail locations. To request a free American Girl catalogue, call1-800-845-0005
About American Girl
American Girl Brands, LLC, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mattel, Inc. (NYSE:MAT, www.mattel.com), the world’s leading toy company. Since American Girl’s inception in 1986, the company has devoted its entire business to celebrating the potential of girls ages 3 to 12. American Girl encourages girls to dream, to grow, to aspire, to create, and to imagine through a wide range of engaging and insightful books, age-appropriate and educational products, and unforgettable experiences. In meeting its mission with a vigilant eye toward quality and service, American Girl has earned the loyal following of millions of girls and the praise and trust of parents and educators. To learn more about American Girl or to request a free catalogue, call 1-800-845-0005 or visitwww.americangirl.com
About National Wildlife Federation
National Wildlife Federation is the nation's largest conservation organization, publisher of award-winning children’s magazines Ranger Rick®, Your Big Backyard®, and Wild Animal Baby®. National Wildlife Federation educates and motivates more than five million members, partners, affiliates, and supporters to seek solutions to reduce global warming, protect and restore wildlife habitat, and connect people of all ages with nature. For more information, visitwww.nwf.org.
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