Seven-year-old Ellie Arenas knew she wanted Summer McKinny to be her new best friend as soon as she heard about her. Both girls love animals and baking and live in Columbia. The only difference Ellie ...

CREATE HER STORY. THIS IS SUMMER MCKINNEY, THE 2025 AMERICAN GIRL DOLL OF THE YEAR. SHE’S FROM COLUMBIA, MARYLAND, AND AS YOU CAN TELL BY HER ACCESSORIES, ANIMALS ARE HER PASSION. SHE’S AN ...

A budding entrepreneur, Summer™ joins the brand’s popular line of character dolls and books that inspire kids with courage, confidence, and strength of character To champion children’s literacy, brand ...

Jan. 14—Dressed in rainbows with pink streaks in her hair, American Girl's 2025 Girl of the Year Summer McKinny is from Columbia, Maryland. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already ...