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Mia, American Girl Dolls' 2008 Girl of the Year

Julia also has a very special surprise in storea first glimpse at Mia, the 2008 American Girl of the Year! "Each year we have a character who is available for just one year so that she can really represent and celebrate the characteristics of girls today," Julia says.

Mia represents the seventh Girl of the Year doll, and she comes complete with red hair, freckles, a pink snowflake sweater and ice skates! "Mia is growing up in a family full of boys who are hockey players," Julia says. "So her message is really about following her dream, following her passion and practicing her heart out. It's not about being perfect. It's about doing her very best."