Corinne Puns

Story featured today that's making a big splash as it's a "step towards diversity":

https://people.com/human-interest/american-girl-unveils-first-chinese-american-girl-of-the-year-doll-corinne-tan/

> American Girl's newest "Girl of the Year" is making history.

> The famous brand unveiled Corinne Tan, its first Chinese American "Girl of the Year" on Thursday. Corinne is described as an avid skier who lives in Aspen, Colorado, where she "loves hitting the slopes, being a big sister, and training her new puppy."

> The brand shared on their website that Corinne and her story help young girls "embrace family change," "share feelings," "stand up to racism" and "tackle problems one step at a time."

> Corinne's story was developed by author Wendy Wan-Long Shang, who also helped craft the character of Gwynn, her little sister.

> Shang said in a statement that she hopes Corinne can provide better representation, according to a press release shared on Thursday.

> "What I really hope is that there is some part of Corinne's story that makes readers feel seen, whether it's because they are Asian American, or because they're part of a blended family, or because they love skiing," Shang said. "I think when readers feel seen, they realize that they matter and their experiences matter, and that they are meant to be the stars of their own stories!"

More:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10358685/American-Girl-rolls-companys-Girl-Year-doll-Chinese-descent.html

> The doll's backstory, written in two short volumes by 'The Great Wall of Lucy Wu' author Wendy Shang, takes place in the exclusive Colorado ski town. There, Corinne Tan and her younger sister Gwynn - the toy company's first 'little sister' doll - ski and skate, adjust to their parents' recent divorce and move to a more posh part of town with their new stepdad.

https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/living/story/american-girls-2022-doll-year-trailblazing-skier-corinne-81979527

https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Living/video/meet-american-girls-2022-girl-year-doll-82000830

https://www.today.com/parents/parents/american-girl-introduces-first-asian-american-girl-year-doll-rcna10427

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/meet-corinne-tan-american-girls-142258645.html

Here's a spoiler filled recap/review for Corinne's first book: https://www.americangirldollnews.com/post/corinne-meet-book-summary-with-spoilers-and-revi

I'm just really tempted to get her and I don't usually get GOTY dolls. I have one other, Joss, only because she has a hearing aid and I've worn 2 my entire life.

And Corinne's hair just looks so pretty!

With Corinne and Malcolm's alliance in the majority, would it be smooth sailing for the pair to the end?

Just heard Krystyna say on her podcast that their Special is coming out Feb 14th on YouTube for free 😎😎😎

Does anyone have Corinne Tan? If you do what is your opinion on her, is she a doll worth getting? I really like her but in order to get her I have to get rid of one of my other dolls because I don’t have room so is she worth it? I don’t have a doll like her in my collection. I have 2 AG GOTY dolls and 2 our generation dolls from target. I am NOT getting rid of my GOTY dolls I’m getting rid of the target ones. But I still want to know is it worth giving away my other doll?

Anyone else disappointed Corinne didn’t have any an inbox accessories? Dolls used to have a small bracelet or necklace in the box. Now having read the book, Corinne’s necklace would of been the perfect addition. I feel like for the price of the dolls today the necklace not being there is an omission like they cheaper out a bit. What do you all think?

Green Cay: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/34247477

Northshore: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/47401105

I ordered Corinne, Gwynn, their accessories and their pj sets and it was taking a while for them to ship so I emailed AG and they said something in my order is backordered until 2/25 even though when I ordered and the last time I checked the website, none of those items are marked as backordered, they all say ready to ship. Also I asked which item is holding it up, but they wouldn’t tell me? Does anyone know what’s going on? Has anyone else’s order been backordered? Thanks!

Images were just "leaked" on Instagram of Corinne's collection. And by leaked, I mean AG literally put the doll and collection on their site. (insert eyeroll) The account is camisdolls4days if you are wondering, and also these are not my photos, so if you have any questions, please just ask her:)

https://www.ticketmaster.com/corienne-bailey-rae-joss-stone-savannah-georgia-01-28-2022/event/0E005B55FAA44397?camefrom=BG0J1TLJOVMD0J47K2Z7V3LI&mkt_campaign=BG0J1TLJOVMD0J47K2Z7V3LI&fbclid=IwAR2So2o7wuoAWPOhW80-xHFKzXaJY6WuCiSQ2GkYJ9_wzOL5ivP6n4sR9E0

So I live about an hour and a half from my nearest AG store (Columbus) We are going to be in the area tomorrow to visit family. How likely is it that Corinne and Gwynn will be available in store? I saw someone buy her in store today, but idk what location. My kids are almost as obsessed as I am so I am hoping, but also don't want to take 3 very excited little girls into the American Girl store and then tell them we aren't buying anything that day lol