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Looking for the new American Girl Doll? We’ve got the scoop on Z Yang and we’re giving one away!Z Yang: The New American Girl Doll by LA blogger Carly of Lipgloss and CrayonsLydia may have had the best weekend EVER.  My mom is visiting, and before she got here…..I told Lydia we had a surprise visitor (not her grandma).  Lydia ran outside, and met……Z Yang, the New American Girl Doll.  She was SO excited! I think she’s just getting to the age where she loves playing with dolls and notices the nuances in their outfits, appearance, etc.

All the more reason why I LOVE the new American Girl doll.  Z Yang is a Korean American and the latest in the “More Characters to Love” collection from American Girl.  This series of contemporary characters is inspired by requests from fans, and has the goal of representing more diverse backgrounds, creative interests, and experiences for girls today.  I love that!

Z Yang: The New American Girl Doll by LA blogger Carly of Lipgloss and Crayons

The New American Girl Doll: Z Yang

Z (short for Suzie) Yang is quite possibly our favorite new American Girl Doll of all the releases we’ve seen.  Lydia is OBSESSED with her outfit, and we both love her story!  Z lives in Seattle, and she’s a stop motion vlogger (she’s already known as the main character in American Girl’s web series Z’s Crew).  Z is 13 years old, and her book outlines her goal to become a filmmaker!  The Z Yang doll comes with the first book in her series.

Z Yang: The New American Girl Doll by LA blogger Carly of Lipgloss and Crayons

Z Yang: The New American Girl Doll by LA blogger Carly of Lipgloss and Crayons

Z Yang: The New American Girl Doll by LA blogger Carly of Lipgloss and CrayonsWant to win your OWN new American Girl Doll? We’re giving away one Z Yang doll to a lucky reader!

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  1. Sandra says

    April 30, 2017 at 8:49 pm

    I love the doll’s smooth hair.

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  2. Ann Mickunas says

    April 30, 2017 at 9:12 pm

    I love Z because she shows girls that they can do what the love!

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  3. Shannon Banks says

    April 30, 2017 at 9:20 pm

    I love her! She’s so pretty!

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  4. Rebekah says

    April 30, 2017 at 9:41 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway! Honestly my favorite thing about her is her T-shirt. I love the camera!

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  5. Kellie Sevier says

    May 1, 2017 at 12:19 am

    Videos and making videos seem to be something that many girls today will be able to relate to. I am looking forward to reading the book with my daughter as she loves to make videos as well. And Z is a beautiful doll.

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  6. Shari says

    May 1, 2017 at 5:55 am

    I love that Z is a vlogger, that’s so cool!

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  7. Stephanie says

    May 1, 2017 at 6:00 am

    I love seeing another culture represented!

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  8. Grace says

    May 1, 2017 at 6:25 am

    I love that she is a you-tuber!

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  9. Krystle Detwiler says

    May 1, 2017 at 7:43 am

    How fun! Thanks for the opportunity to bring this girl home! We have added Z to our family already, so we would love to pass her on to a little girl without an American Girl!! 🙂

    Reply
  10. Amber Ludwig says

    May 1, 2017 at 8:24 am

    I love her beauty mark!!

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  11. Emily says

    May 1, 2017 at 9:16 am

    I LOVE American Girl! Can’t wait til my daughter is old enough to love them, too!

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  12. Nichole Kriz says

    May 1, 2017 at 10:05 am

    I love her accessories and interest in photography.

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  13. Cheryl says

    May 1, 2017 at 11:35 am

    I love her Asian cultural background — similar to mine.

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  14. Christine Vazquez says

    May 1, 2017 at 12:54 pm

    I love that she looks true to her cultural background!

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  15. Penni says

    May 1, 2017 at 1:48 pm

    Love her shiny hair and sparkly shoes!

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  16. karen chwilka says

    May 1, 2017 at 2:27 pm

    I love that AG is embracing culturally diverse people. My great grandparents abandoned all of their old country ways to become American. So I enjoy reading about children that appreciate their heritage.

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  17. rebecca james says

    May 1, 2017 at 3:19 pm

    I love that she’s a different culture that in our daily life we are not exposed to. I love exposing my girls to cultures different from our own!

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  18. Sarah Hayes says

    May 1, 2017 at 4:03 pm

    I love that shes a film maker

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  19. Margaret S Porter says

    May 1, 2017 at 4:42 pm

    love her hair and her shirt

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  20. jeannine d says

    May 1, 2017 at 6:14 pm

    I love her hair and how easy it is to style

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  21. Kayla Klontz says

    May 1, 2017 at 10:46 pm

    I love her camera and that she does Youtube!

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  22. Karen Propes says

    May 1, 2017 at 10:47 pm

    I love that she is a photographer, and my Granddaughter is also. I also love she has a beauty mark.

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  23. Thuy Vy Vu says

    May 1, 2017 at 11:17 pm

    I love that she is asian like my daughter

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  24. Tee Anderson says

    May 2, 2017 at 5:13 am

    I love that she is poseable. My daughter would say she loves how her hair is easy to style.

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  25. Stella K says

    May 2, 2017 at 5:37 am

    I love that she’s interested in photography and filmmaking!

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  26. Lauren says

    May 2, 2017 at 6:42 am

    I like that she looks like my daughter.

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  27. Kelly D says

    May 2, 2017 at 7:25 am

    I like Z Yang’s interest in film making, her hair and her outfit.

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  28. Jeanna says

    May 2, 2017 at 7:43 am

    I like her story!

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  29. Annmarie W. says

    May 2, 2017 at 9:09 am

    I love that she’s so realistic…and I love the outfit she comes with!

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  30. Charissa N. says

    May 2, 2017 at 10:15 am

    I love how cute she is! The outfit she comes with is adorable.

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  31. Jodi W says

    May 2, 2017 at 10:15 am

    I love that she is a photographer!

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  32. sandra says

    May 2, 2017 at 10:19 am

    i like that her hair can be brushed and styled

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  33. shelly peterson says

    May 2, 2017 at 10:34 am

    She is beautiful. I love her hair.

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  34. BusyWorkingMama says

    May 2, 2017 at 10:41 am

    This doll is so cute! I like that her hair looks like it would be easy to style.

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  35. Allison says

    May 2, 2017 at 10:42 am

    Love her story!

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  36. crystal frey says

    May 2, 2017 at 10:43 am

    i love that she likes to try and capture what girls love to do and shows them what they can and should be.

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  37. Leela says

    May 2, 2017 at 10:50 am

    I love her beautiful hair!

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  38. RENEE WALTERS says

    May 2, 2017 at 10:59 am

    I like that you can Read about Z’s filmmaking adventures with her first book

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  39. Peggy Nunn says

    May 2, 2017 at 11:12 am

    I like the beauty mark on her cheek.

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  40. Lauren J. says

    May 2, 2017 at 12:24 pm

    Her outfit – the ankle leggings with a skirt. Too cute!! Also that you can style her hair, my daughter would adore her : )

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  41. Amy Deeter says

    May 2, 2017 at 12:47 pm

    I like that it has Posable limbs, and hair that can be brushed and styled

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  42. shannon fowler says

    May 2, 2017 at 1:24 pm

    I love that she is a doll girls can relate to and also learn from.

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  43. Sue D says

    May 2, 2017 at 2:04 pm

    I like her camera shirt.

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  44. Michelle G says

    May 2, 2017 at 2:31 pm

    I love her sparkly shoes and “Smile” on her shirt

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  45. Ruthann Snider says

    May 2, 2017 at 2:35 pm

    My daughter is fascinated by video blogging and Z is one of her favorite AG characters! She loves her asian background and her love for telling stories!

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  46. JOY says

    May 2, 2017 at 3:19 pm

    I love her cute little out fit and hair.

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  47. Diane Sikora says

    May 2, 2017 at 3:47 pm

    She is beautiful and my granddaughter also aspires to be a filmmaker! She is going to faint when she sees her!

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  48. Angelica Dimeo says

    May 2, 2017 at 3:50 pm

    I love her outfit

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  49. Katy says

    May 2, 2017 at 4:22 pm

    Although I love the historical dolls, too, I’m loving these contemporary girls so much! I love that Z is creative and a leader in her group. It’s fun that she’s into videography! She’s also super-cute!

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  50. Marilyn Nawara says

    May 2, 2017 at 4:40 pm

    Love her sleek black hair and outfit.

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  51. Sandra Watts says

    May 2, 2017 at 5:47 pm

    I love her beauty mark and her teeth. Awesome giveaway.

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  52. Cynthia Gaarder says

    May 2, 2017 at 5:49 pm

    Her hair and of course the story they put behind each doll

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  53. Carol S. says

    May 2, 2017 at 6:27 pm

    I love Z Yang’s long sleek hair. She is beautiful.

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  54. kelly woods says

    May 2, 2017 at 6:49 pm

    I love how unique she is. I love her style. She is sooo cute. I know my granddaughter would love her.

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  55. Linda Kish says

    May 2, 2017 at 7:15 pm

    I love her hair and her background story.

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  56. Jessica says

    May 2, 2017 at 9:48 pm

    I love that she makes videos. My daughter is obsessed with Youtube so I think Z would be her favorite girl yet. Thanks for the chance!

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  57. Cheryl Roper says

    May 2, 2017 at 10:10 pm

    I like her straight hair and cute outfit ….

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  58. Stacey Reed says

    May 3, 2017 at 5:25 am

    I love that another culture is represented and she is interested in something different.

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  59. Jan Lee says

    May 3, 2017 at 7:30 am

    I love that she has longer hair than some dolls. Girls love to style hair and have beauty sessions with their dolls 🙂

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  60. Laurajj says

    May 3, 2017 at 2:20 pm

    Oh she is so beautiful, and so educational for our kids! I really love that she has the birth mark on her cheek! Kayla has one and it really bothers her, although we always say how beautiful it is. I think the doll would really help!

    Reply
  61. Anita Duvall says

    May 3, 2017 at 10:56 pm

    I love her storyline. A film maker. The Indigo Leggings are so cute.

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  62. Jenna says

    May 3, 2017 at 11:42 pm

    What a cute outfit!

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  63. elizabeth miller says

    May 5, 2017 at 6:25 am

    i love that she is all about filmmaking. My daughter would love this. She loves running around videoing everything.

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  64. Julie Waldron says

    May 5, 2017 at 6:29 am

    I like that she realizes that she is an independent thinker.

    Reply
  65. Mary W says

    May 5, 2017 at 6:50 am

    I appreciate American Girl dolls for trying to introduce diversity. This is supposed to be a Korean girl but what happened to her eyes? She does not look Korean to me. And the perma underwear are getting many negative responses. Quality of construction has been another issue. I would have to inspect this new doll carefully before spending a lot of money on a doll for my girls.

    Reply
  66. Andrea Perullo says

    May 5, 2017 at 6:54 am

    I love the camera on her shirt, since I am a photographer!

    Reply
  67. Sarah B says

    May 5, 2017 at 7:58 am

    My daughter and I think Z is super cute! Love her hair and her story. We have never tried stop motion with our dolls, but Z has made me think about trying! Her outfit is really cute too! Do those shoes come in my size?!?!

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  68. Abigail says

    May 5, 2017 at 10:07 am

    She’s creative and fun with a super cute outfit – my daughter would love her!

    Reply
  69. Connie Gruning says

    May 5, 2017 at 10:42 am

    I love her sweet face and big brown eyes!! So cute!

    Reply
  70. Stephanie F says

    May 5, 2017 at 11:04 am

    I love her mole on her cute face and her dark hair that can be easily styled to be twinning with my girl 🙂
    A great addition to all the other favorite American Girl dolls!

    Reply
  71. Erin Knack says

    May 5, 2017 at 11:40 am

    I think the doll beautiful. My favorite thing that I love about her is that she represents the Korean American culture. My sweet girl would love to have her!

    Reply
  72. DarcyO says

    May 5, 2017 at 5:57 pm

    I love her hair and beauty mark and that she’s posable.

    Reply
  73. Dana Matthews says

    May 5, 2017 at 6:08 pm

    I like that her “theme” is filmmaking. I think it would give my girls extra imagination ideas while playing.

    Reply
  74. Kesha says

    May 5, 2017 at 8:39 pm

    I love the beauty mark on her left cheek

    Reply
  75. Rebecca b says

    May 6, 2017 at 9:19 am

    I love her story.

    Reply
  76. Leann woods says

    May 6, 2017 at 4:21 pm

    I love how cute the AG doll is. She is sooo cute with such cute clothes on.

    Reply
  77. Emily Endrizzi says

    May 6, 2017 at 8:06 pm

    I love her jeggings and her sparkly shoes. So cute!

    Reply
  78. Cindy Bowling says

    May 6, 2017 at 9:10 pm

    I love her beautiful face.

    Reply
  79. Amanda Stovall says

    May 6, 2017 at 10:53 pm

    I love that she is just so adorable! And also that she aspires to be a filmmaker! My daughter would absolutely flip if I am lucky enough to win this doll! Thank you for the chance!!!

    Reply
  80. Amanda Stovall says

    May 6, 2017 at 11:09 pm

    I love how adorable she is! The outfit, her hairstyle, everything! And I also love that she aspires to be a filmmaker!

    Reply
  81. Nicole Lancaster says

    May 7, 2017 at 9:19 am

    What I love about Z Yang is her cute outfit and her you can do anything message.

    Reply
  82. Nancy says

    May 7, 2017 at 10:17 am

    I love this doll’s pretty face!

    Reply
  83. Anna says

    May 24, 2017 at 4:01 pm

    Love American Girl!

    Reply
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