You know her name. You know her year. Now discover more about American Girl’s newest historical character! The company has revealed the Caroline doll and where her story takes place — Sackets Harbor, New York, on the shores of Lake Ontario as the War of 1812 begins.
While writing the six books about Caroline, I learned a lot about Sackets Harbor and it’s fascinating history. Stayed tuned for more about Caroline as we all count down to her debut…
Sites and Stories 
August 1, 2012 at 1:55 pm |
I’m really excited! She’s a beautiful doll, and I’m so happy she’s going to live by water.
August 1, 2012 at 11:22 pm |
Amy, it was great fun to develop story ideas for a character living right beside Lake Ontario!
August 1, 2012 at 2:28 pm |
Can hardly wait for 6yo Allie to grow into American Doll. This one is adorable, Kathleen.
August 1, 2012 at 11:21 pm |
Thanks, Arletta!
August 1, 2012 at 2:59 pm |
She’s beautiful and her setting sounds really interesting. I can’t wait to know more. I keep wondering who did the illustrations for your stories! I think this series will be enchanting. It’s already on pre-order. Congratulations 🙂 With your thoroughness, I know this will be really steeped in historic & local touches!
I design for AG dolls by the name of Dollhouse Designs. I’ve been working on some Caroline fashions but now I have a complexion to go with 🙂 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dollhouse-Designs/118763654824722
August 1, 2012 at 11:21 pm |
Renee, I’m checking to make sure that it’s OK for me to name the artist. I can tell you that the illustrations are gorgeous! The setting and historical events provided lots of inspiration for all of us.
August 2, 2012 at 8:53 am
Oh thank you! I cannot wait to see them 🙂 We’ve been so excited to get some more news and now know her town & she’s got a maritime connection. This promises to be an exciting story. I am still trying to figure out her eye color -looks like a pretty sea blue-green.
August 5, 2012 at 4:29 pm |
Renee, illustrations for the Caroline books were done by a very talented team! Robert Papp did the cover art, as well as several page-size illustrations in each book. Lisa Papp did vignettes–small spot art that illustrate details or certain moments in each story. I am delighted with their work–truly gorgeous!
August 5, 2012 at 8:17 pm
Oh Thank you, Kathleen 🙂
I appreciate your checking and going through that just because I asked about it! They are a talented team. Now, it’s just more waiting for the stories themselves, but thankfully it won’t be TOO much longer…. I often wonder how an author can stand all that waiting! Publishing is a lengthy process 🙂
August 1, 2012 at 4:45 pm |
She sounds very interesting! Is she coming out on September 1st or the 4th?
August 1, 2012 at 11:18 pm |
Jess, I’m not exactly sure. When I know something definite, I’ll share!
August 2, 2012 at 2:52 pm
Okay, thanks!
August 2, 2012 at 7:15 am |
She’s so pretty and look so much different from the other dolls. I really want her now 🙂
August 2, 2012 at 11:03 am |
Hi Lillie–she’ll be available in early September! And I’ll be able to share more about her stories then, too. Thanks for stopping by!
August 2, 2012 at 9:45 am |
Hi Kathleen! I’m a huge American Girl fan and I’m so excited for Caroline! I can’t wait for her and her books to come out! You’re a great author! I’ve read Danger at the Zoo and it was really good. 🙂
August 2, 2012 at 10:50 am |
Thanks, Sydney! I’m delighted to know that you enjoyed Danger at the Zoo. Here’s hoping you enjoy Caroline’s stories just as much!
August 2, 2012 at 1:49 pm |
I can’t wait until she comes out! My is probably gonna buy her, because Caroline Abbott looks the most like my mom out of all the AG Dolls!
August 2, 2012 at 2:18 pm |
Hi Leli! I hope you and your mom both enjoy Caroline and her stories. We’re counting down to the launch–just about a month away!
August 2, 2012 at 5:30 pm |
I know alot about Caroline Abbot the new doll. She is from 1812 Harbor, New York, on the shores of Lake Ontario as the War of 1812 begins. I hope I get her.She has blond hair and green eyes. Her dress was made.
August 2, 2012 at 8:57 pm |
Hi Abby! You do know a lot about Caroline already. And before too long now we’ll be able to share even more.
August 3, 2012 at 9:09 am |
awww! she is soooo beautiful!!! she will be coming to my home for sure 🙂 i had a feeling she would have blond hair. and now she is going to be my fave historical too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
August 6, 2012 at 6:10 am |
I think you are a wonderful writer. I like all your books, but my favorite is Secrets in the Hills because you captured the beauty of New Mexico in your story. My mom has pre-ordered the Caroline books for me and I am excited to read them. Will you do a book signing tour? Please come to the Denver store if you do. I would so like to meet you!
August 6, 2012 at 8:42 am |
Hi Caroline (what a lovely name!) – Thanks for stopping by and sharing your kind comments. I’m so glad you enjoyed Secrets in the Hills! I loved having the opportunity to discover Josefina’s time and place while working on that book. At the moment I don’t have a visit to Denver on the calendar, but I would love to come one day!
August 6, 2012 at 2:26 pm |
Hey Kathleen today we got some more pictures of her and you were right her book illustrations do look beautiful. and i love her boat, and parlor set. Also Caroline is coming out on September 4th she really is the American Girl Historical I have been waiting for since Cecile and Marie Grace and I am sure her books will be even better. American Girl really chose wonderful people to create this character!
August 6, 2012 at 9:14 pm |
Thanks, Annabelle! Release date is now less than a month away…
September 4, 2012 at 9:12 am |
Congratulations and I’m very excited. This weekend my daughter announced she wanted an American Girl doll that looked like her. Maybe this can be the one, plus we can squeeze a little history in there.
September 4, 2012 at 11:05 am |
Thanks so much, Jennifer! I hope Caroline’s blend of stories and history is perfect for your daughter. I sure had fun with the project, as I’m sure you can imagine.