After the Girl of the Year 2026 book was listed, a barrage of other new American Girl books - some advice, some fiction - were also listed for releases in the second half of 2025. Here they are:
American Girl 5 Minute Stories - This book adapted from the American Girl Step into Reading series contains tales from Kaya, Melody, Claudie, Molly, and a new story from Isabel and Nicki. It is written by Mel Hammond, Janet Shaw, Brit Bennett, Jennifer Roy and Julia DeVillers. This will release on September 2nd.
American Girl Spectacular Scratch Art - A scratch art book by Mattel. This will release on October 7th.
Smart Girl's Guide to Caring for Herself - In the first new Smart Girl's Guide in almost 5 years, this book written by Erin Falligant focuses on self-care. This will release on October 7th.
how fun! i'm excited to read the 5 minute stories! :D
I can’t believe there’s going to be a new story about the Hoffman twins.