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'From socialite to shopgirl': American Girl Samantha gets a new story

October 21, 2026 6:15am

As the American Girl doll company celebrates its 40th anniversary, Samantha has turned 25— and is the subject of a new historical fiction novel by author Fiona...

'From socialite to shopgirl': American Girl Samantha gets a new story

As the American Girl doll company celebrates its 40th anniversary, Samantha has turned 25— and is the subject of a new historical fiction novel by author Fiona Davis.(Image credit: Lanna Apisukh for NPR). As the American Girl doll company celebrates its 40th anniversary, Samantha has turned 25. and is the subject of a new historical fiction novel by author Fiona Davis. NPR reported this update on 2026-10-18 with additional details in the linked source coverage.

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As the American Girl doll company celebrates its 40th anniversary, Samantha has turned 25— and is the subject of a new historical fiction novel by author Fiona Davis.(Image credit: Lanna Apisukh for NPR).

Why This Matters

As the American Girl doll company celebrates its 40th anniversary, Samantha has turned 25. and is the subject of a new historical fiction novel by author Fiona Davis.

What Changed

  • NPR published this report on 2026-10-18.
  • The headline focus is "'From socialite to shopgirl': American Girl Samantha gets a new story".
  • As the American Girl doll company celebrates its 40th anniversary, Samantha has turned 25— and is the subject of a new historical fiction novel by author Fiona Davis.(Image credit: Lanna Apisukh for NPR).
  • As the American Girl doll company celebrates its 40th anniversary, Samantha has turned 25.
  • and is the subject of a new historical fiction novel by author Fiona Davis.
  • Lanna Apisukh for NPR).
  • 'From socialite to shopgirl'.
  • American Girl Samantha gets a new story.

Key Facts

  • NPR published this report on 2026-10-18.
  • The headline focus is "'From socialite to shopgirl': American Girl Samantha gets a new story".
  • As the American Girl doll company celebrates its 40th anniversary, Samantha has turned 25— and is the subject of a new historical fiction novel by author Fiona Davis.(Image credit: Lanna Apisukh for NPR).
  • As the American Girl doll company celebrates its 40th anniversary, Samantha has turned 25.

Key Numbers

  • NPR published this report on 2026-10-18.
  • As the American Girl doll company celebrates its 40th anniversary, Samantha has turned 25— and is the subject of a new historical fiction novel by author Fiona Davis.(Image credit: Lanna Apisukh for NPR).
  • As the American Girl doll company celebrates its 40th anniversary, Samantha has turned 25.

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NPR

Published Oct 18, 2026 7:00am

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