American Girl of the Year 2026 Raquel Reyes Story Tidbits

Here are some tidbits from Raquel Reyes's story from American Girl's collection descriptions:

"Raquel Reyes™ loves DJing, taste-testing paletas at her family’s shop in Kansas City, and spending time with her lovable rescue pup, Luzita™. For the summer, she’s heading to the East Coast for a big family reunion and wedding. Amid the fun-in-the-sun days with her cousins, she encounters a few surprises—including her great-great-grandmother’s diary."

"Raquel Reyes™ totes around these accessories while visiting the East Coast, where she learns more about her family, including great-great-grandmother Samantha Parkington™."

"This cool vintage-style car lets Raquel Reyes™ feel the ocean breeze as she cruises with her cousin crew during her family’s beach vacation."

"Raquel Reyes™ learns how to play pickleball in Mount Bedford with the help of her relatives. Her cousin Sloan picks out this outfit for her to wear when they play."

"Raquel Reyes™ tries pickleball for the first time on vacation and later DJs at a pickleball tournament."

"Raquel’s rescue pup, Luzita, is the official taste-tester of the dog-friendly flavors at her family's paleta shop."

"Raquel Reyes™ is excited for her cousin Harper’s wedding as she gets ready at this vintage-inspired vanity in her great-great-grandmother Samantha’s old bedroom."

"At the family reunion talent show, Raquel Reyes™ wears this dress as she showcases her special talent as a DJ."

"Raquel Reyes™ is ready for seaside fun in this outfit she wears to a family reunion held at a beach house."

"Raquel Reyes™ can’t wait to lounge at the beach, barbecue, and bond with her cousins while on her seaside vacation."

"Raquel Reyes™ introduces her East Coast cousins to paletas, a frozen Mexican treat—like the ones her family’s shop in Kansas City is famous for."

"When Raquel Reyes™ travels to the East Coast for a family reunion, she hopes to see her favorite animal—dolphins! She and her cousin Sloan spot a mama and baby dolphin while on the beach."

"This all-in-one gift set brings Raquel’s story to life for hours of imaginative play! Whether she’s playing with her rescue pup, taste-testing her family’s paletas (Mexican frozen treats), or exploring East Coast beaches, it’s “shore” to be a summer to remember."

"Raquel is spending her summer on the East Coast for a big family reunion and wedding. It’s bound to be a summer full of seashells, stories…and a few surprises."