Motown has a new legend to add to its legion of superstars, but this time it’s in doll form. Friends, meet Melody, the newest American Girl historical BeForever character.
Isn’t she adorable in her Motown recording studio? I’m obsessed!
This past Saturday, guests gathered at the Charles H. Wright Museum in Detroit to debut Melody Ellison, a positive, optimistic girl growing up in Detroit during the 1960s. The evening was an opportunity for American Girl to introduce Melody to Detroit and also thank its advisory board who reviewed and provided input on all aspects of Melody’s development—from the doll, books, outfits, accessories, issues, and story setting.
What an honor it is for Detroit to call Melody theirs. My parents grew-up in Detroit in the 1960’s, and I can’t wait to read the stories myself! I grew-up reading American Girl books and look forward to introducing them to my own children in the years ahead. They are such a fantastic way to make history relatable to young women. {I had a Molly doll and have been obsessed with WWII ever since!}
What really touched me is that American Girl announced a partnership with the Detroit Public Library System, with the brand providing a donation valued at $175,000 to support the children’s sections at the Detroit Public Library’s 22 branches, including a $50,000 monetary donation and a product donation of Melody dolls and books {$125K retail value}.
Through the book donation, the Detroit Public Library will be able to provide a free Melody book to any area child who wants one through the end of 2016. How amazing is that?
The Melody doll and her first full-length novel, No Ordinary Sound, are available for purchase together for $115 on the American Girl website. Additional accessories are $24 and the book completion pack—which includes the second volume in the series Never Stop Singing and Music in My Heart: My Journey with Melody, a multiple-ending story—is $20.
Learn more about Melody on the website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram.
Local friends, make sure to remember there is a AG store at Twelve Oaks now so you can see Melody in person!
*All images provided by American Girl.
Welcome to Detroit, Melody! We’re so glad you’re here to inspire local girls and teach us more about the history of our beloved city.
GIVEWAY
I am thrilled to offer the opportunity for one person to win their own Melody! I hope she make someone so very happy 🙂 Must be 18+ to enter. Giveaway ends on September 9, 2016 at midnight.