American Girl, a US-based doll maker, on Thursday unveiled its 2023 ‘Girl of the Year’, Kavi Sharma. Kavi, short for Kavika, is the brand’s first-ever South Asian main character and joins the long line of contemporary characters, introduced more than 20 years ago in 2001, that represent a wide range of backgrounds to reflect what it means to be an American girl today.
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According to the American Girl, Kavi loves performing such as singing show tunes or learning new dance moves. She grew up in a close-knit Indian American family in New Jersey. “While Kavi shines onstage, keeping up with her offstage priorities like schoolwork, friendships, and family responsibilities can be a challenge—just like it is for so many kids today. Through Kavi, young readers will learn the importance of finding a healthy rhythm in life and feel inspired to pursue their own unique talents and reach for their dreams,” the press release noted. Kavi’s songwriting accessories set (Source: American Girl)
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Kavi’s story was charted out with the help of Varsha Bajaj, a New York Times bestselling author. The story is shared in both an illustrated paperback journal that comes with the doll and a hardcover novel. “Kavi’s story is important to all the young readers who will see parts of their lives represented. I took immense delight in showcasing slivers of Indian culture, including dance, yoga traditions, food, clothing, and magical festivals like Diwali and Holi,” Bajaj said in a statement.