American Girls: Cause For Celebration (NAPSA)—Acollection of gifts and keepsakes inspired by one of America’s most beloved doll collec- tions is coming to neighborhoods everywhere to encourage girls to learn more about Americanhistory. Fans of the beloved American Girls—Felicity, Josefina, Kirsten, Addy, Samantha, Kit and Molly— will be excited to know that the American Girls Collection from Hallmark, an exclusive line of gifts and personal expression products inspired by the popular American Girl brand, may now be found as close as their neighborhood Hall- mark Gold Crownstore. The line of American Girl prod- ucts, rooted in literacy, storytelling and history, will be available as a result of an agreement between Pleasant Company and Hallmark, Inc. For girls age 7 to 12 who are familiar with the American Girls Collection, this will be welcome newsasthe dolls continue to grow in popularity. From girls whocelebrate their birthdays with Ameri- can Girl-themed parties, to girls who join after-school American Girl clubs, the new line of products help bringto life the inspira- tional stories about girls living in pivotal times throughout Ameri- can history. “The American Girls Collection from Hallmark is about empower- ing girls to connect with the past and reinforcing the bond among girls, mothers and grandmothers,” said Peggy Bruce, product manager, Hallmark Licensing. “We think our new lineis relevant to what remains important to girls today—family, friendship and feelings.” Hallmark Gold Crownstores will celebrate the launch of the KIT 1934 my4< Beginning in September,girls can find products based on their favorite American Girl characters—and a brand new character—at neighborhood Hallmark Gold Crownstores. American Girls Collection from Hallmark with special events on Sept. 21-22, 2002. During that weekend, moms and daughters can go to participating Gold Crown stores to see the exclusive products, register to win an Amer- ican Girl prize package valued at more than $100, and participate in other American Girl-themed activities. To find the nearest participating Gold Crownretailer, consumers can call 1-800-HALLMARKor visit www.hallmark.com. Additionally, Hallmark prod- ucts will be available through Pleasant Company’s award-win- ning consumer catalogue, at American Girl Place and at www.americangirl.com. Hallmark stores will not carry the American Girls Collection of dolls and related product line that is exclu- sive to Pleasant Company.
