I remember when Hayley was three and started her love of American Girl Dolls. Now Tay Tay is 5 and started her obsession with these American Girls. Hayley had a huge collection and has handed it down to her sister. Tay Tay takes good care of each girl and places them in bed with her. It is so cute!
American Girl recently sent us the Girl of the Year, Joss. Joss is not only beautiful but she is deaf! This is the first time American Girl made a doll who is deaf and I am a huge fan of this. Tay Tay’s cousin is deaf so it is nice that she now has her doll to bring along every time she sees her cousin.
ABOUT JOSS:
Joss is a total surfer girl who never backs away from a challenge. She loves to take chances on new things just like young girls love to do! Her favorite is cheer but she knows landing a spot on the cheer team is quite hard. Since she is hard of hearing, she often does not hear the count. However, she is determined to prove herself as a cheerleader and a surfer girl. To do this, she needs an all-in attitude and an open mind that helps her fly higher than before.
The 18 inch Joss has brown eyes, long layered brown hair with sun-kissed highlights that can be brushed and styled. Her favorite outfit has a zip-up hoodie top with foil-print waves and denim shorts with embroidery on the pockets. A pink swimsuit means she is ready to play on the beach. As she is hard of hearing, a hearing aid comes with its own carrying case and a brush to keep the sand out of it (plus a backup hearing aid in case she loses it). Included with the doll is the Joss book which Tay Tay loves.
All About American Girl, Joss and an American Girl Giveaway!
The American Girl of the Year Joss is now available to purchase along with her accessories. Be sure to make your child happy by purchasing this special girl of the year!
*I worked with American girl on this post. All opinions are my own and not swayed by outside sources.*
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She loves that, even though she is deaf, she does not let that stop her!
I love that she is a fighter and never gives up,just like my grandaughter
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I like the story behind Joss, that she doesn’t back down from a challenge.
She has a super cute outfit.
I love that she is a fighter and up for a challenge girl power
I like that she is a surfer girl and a fighter.
the hearing aids like me!!!!!
I like that she never backs down from a challenge
I love that they’ve made her such a well-rounded girl, which hobbies and likes just like any young girl. She’s not all about being deaf, she just gets on with life and deals with any issues. That’s a good lesson to teach kids.
I really like that she is a fighter, just let her go.
I like her cool outfit.
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I like her zip up hoodie.
I like that Joss is fierce (just like my granddaughter)
I love that she takes on challenges.
I like that she’s a fighter
She has pretty hair!
I love that she is determined & has a hearing disability that does not hold her back.
I like that she doesn’t back down from a challenge.
I like that she comes with such an interesting background story.
I love her sun-kissed highlights!!
Great to have a doll with a hearing aid. Many children feel bad about wearing these and this may help.
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I like that she’s her own person, and is determined to overcome obstacles.
I love that she wears a hearing aid. A great lesson for kids who have to wear glasses, hearing aids or other assistive devices. They aren’t a burden, they’re a tool to help and she rocks hers out.
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she reminds me of my wife when I met her
I like she has a fighter instinct to not let things hold her back
I love that she is teaching kids about disabilities.
Joss is every little girl exploring the world around her.
She’s a surfer.
I love that she is hearing challenged like so many other little girls. It not only enlightens those of use who aren’t but makes those who are feel inclusive. Great job American Girl!
I like that she looks like a regular girl.
She has such a cute little outfit!
I love that Joss teaches young girls to be brave in trying something new. I would love to win her for my daughter!
I love her hair and her story.
I love that she looks a lot like my girls.
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I love that she’s a fighter and doesn’t let her hearing impairment stop her. My aunt has meniere’s disease and has lost all hearing in one ear and 80% in the other. She hasn’t let it stop her and she loves adventure just like Joss
Besides her challenges she is a beautiful doll! With a background of courage and hope she has a perfect story to tell a child.
My daughters like that she is a surfer.
I really like the she has a disablility and is a surfer. Thank you!
I like that she doesn’t let being deaf stop her.
My daughter loves that this doll is different and thought it was neat that she had a hearing aid.
I love her brown eyes and long layered brown hair
I love that she likes to surf!
It’s cool that she has hair that can be brushed and styled.
She is just so cool! A real individual who tackles the world on her own terms.
Shes not shy about wearing a hearing-aid.
I love that she has a hearing impairment. It really helps to show young girls that it’s ok to be different
I love her hair and outfit!
I like her attitude of going after what you want to do.
I love that she really likes trying new things and likes a challenge.
I like her determination!
I like that Joss is strong and goes for what she wants even when it is not easy.
She reminds me of my neighbor who was deaf since birth as was her Mom. She was determined to try everything and anything – and had good people to help her through some of the tough times. She is a GREAT person who has succeed well despite many challenges. This would be a great prize to call my own.
she is able to do all those things dispute having a handicap
I love how the story behind this doll. Nothing gets in the way of her pursuing her dreams and passions.
I love that she does not let her deafness hold her back from doing things she wants to do – a great role model for young girls.
I love how fearless she is. I could learn from her.
I love that she doesn’t let her deafness define her. She is up for any challenge.
I love that she has a hearing aid. She’s not “perfect.” It’s important for young girls to learn compassion at an early age, and this doll is a good way of doing that.
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I love her spirit. She is a fighter and determined just like my Joss!
I like that she looks very life like. My grand daughter would adore her.
I love her back story! They are always so inspiring!
I love that she is determined. My daughter would love this.
I like the story behind Joss, that she doesn’t back down from a challenge.
I like her hair.
I like that she models strength as a girl.
I like that she has a hearing aid
She is an awesome role-model for girls- always up for a challenge!
I love the cute outfit she has on and her hair color.
I like that she is a surfer.
i am deaf and wear a hearing aid and she looks like me and my daughter so it would be lovely to have my daughter see that kind of representation
She’s very inclusive!
The emphasis is on Joss’s determination not that she is deaf.
I love her story and her fierce personality. Great message for my daughter.
I like that Joss is a fierce surfer girl who never backs down from a challenge.
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I love they have been working on disability representation with their dolls recently. I think that it’s awesome to have deaf/HOH representation in a doll of the year.
I love she comes with a swim suit & sandals ready for summer time
She is a fierce go getter.
Jess has a great story and beautiful hair!
her all natural look with her hearing aide
I like that she never backs down from a challenge—even if it means taking a chance on something new.
My cousin and I and many others can relate to not allowing our limitations identify us.
I like that she is deaf, My daughter is partially deaf as well.
I of course love the fact that differences are represented!
She’s dressed for summer and reminds us of care free days
I love that Jess is strong willed!
I love the long brown hair. It reminds me of my granddaughter
That she never backs down from a challenge.
Joss is very inspiring with her never give up attitude. Having a disability doesn’t make her any less of an individual.
I love that she is a surfer!
I love her positive message
It shows children that it is okay to be different
Happy to see a child that is differently abled being recognized
She looks so realistic.
I like that she uses a hearing aid to show the world that deafness does not define her.
Thanks for the contest.
I love that she is a brave little fighter!
I love her hearing aid!
I like her story.
I love her style
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No limits – no barriers! She can do whatever she wants to do.
I like her brown hair and brown eyes
I love that even though she is deaf, she is a fighter and doesn’t let anything stop her and do everything that an hearing person can do
I love that she doesn’t let anything hold her back from what she wants to do!
I love that she is hearing impaired! My nephew is also. It shows it is cool to be yourself.
i absolutely love her hair. so cute
This Would be such an inspiration for my 3 year old granddaughter who is also deaf
She is very pretty.
I love her highlights but most of all I love that she gives kids who are deaf a doll like themselves!
I like that she has determination! I also like that she’s deaf, showing that she can still achieve dreams even with the need of hearing aids. Thanks.
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I like that she’s an surfer girl
I like that she is hearing impaired.
I have a child with a heart transplant and the other with Lymphoma at 7 so a doll with their illness would have been special for them to have. Having a doll that is hearing impaired is great I’m sure a child wearing one would love the doll.
She’s a wonderful model for fierce and confident.
Her hair!
I absolutely love that they show Joss having a fighting spirit even when having the hearing challenges to overcome. It’s a great thing to teach little girls (or kids in general!). I think we can all learn something from Joss!
I like that joss looks like your friend next door with her hearing aid.
they are just lovely.
I like that she has hearing loss that hasn’t stopped her from leading a productive life
I really admire that Joss, despite her handicap, doesn’t ever back down from a challenge!!
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I love her hair and outfit the best. She is super cute and we would love to have her.
I love her story. I love that she is strong and determined.
I like that she loves challenges and surfing!
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I think everything about the doll is really something cool and sweet
I love her clothes and her super cute hair.
I love that she doesn’t let problems get in her way!
I love that she’s representing disability in a way that makes all girls and boys feel included!
American Girl Dolls that depict real-life challenges are a wonderful option for us to provide a message of inclusion in a very popular format that little girls will embrace.
I love everything about Joss! Her love of water and surfing resonates with us. The fact that she doesn’t let obstacles get in the way of her passion is a good lesson for our girls!
I love Joss’s persistence.
I love the total surfer girl my granddaughter lives in Daytona Beach!! Joss has a great story and would be a perfect addition to her dolls.
I like the hearing aid and carrying case. Shows strength in diversity.
I love that she doesn’t let her hearing problem interfere with her life. She’s still doing what she wants and succeeding
I love that she’s a surfer girl, and she hasn’t let her hearing problem stop her from doing what she loves!
I love that she is made to look like many other girls who also have hearing defects!
I personally wear hearing aides and know the daily challenges of hearing loss. I think it great for all to see that by wearing hearing aids it is ok and we really aren’t different.
I Would love to win this for my granddaughter (expected arrival may 2020)
I love that she’s so modern.
I like her outfit
Joss looks like Andrea!
Love the hearing aid! It really does open up that young girls can find dolls just like them!
I love how she is deaf. American Girl does a great job about making dolls for every child and their uniqueness!
She has a disability like my daughter but it doesn’t define who she is and she can do anything she wants to be.
Like that she has cute little earrings.
I love her don’t quit attitude.
I love that she has a hearing aid! It shows that all children/ people go thru challenges, this girl fights thru those and that’s absolutely awesome!
i like the outfit
My daughters would love the everyday casual style of Joss! They are 8 & 9 years old.
I like that it teaches kids about unseen disabilities.Taking care of a baby doll teaches love and compassion.
She is just so cute!!!
That she and I both wear a hearing aid
I like that she is deaf and wears a hearing aid
Love that she comes with hearing aid
I like that she’s wearing casual, comfortable clothes.
Wow finally a surfer girl ,love it .
I like her jacket
I love her little outfit! SO cute. Thanks so much for the chance to win.
I love how life like and pretty she is
i love how she is a surfer girl but she loves a challenge so much she is willing to try out for cheerleading
What I like best about Joss is her wide open eyes open for adventure!
I love that she overcomes her challenges and perseveres! My daughter was adopted from foster care at age 5 and she is 9 now and plays with her older sister’s doll. She would love her own American Girl doll. Thank you for the opportunity to win!
She’s a beautiful doll and I love her never quit attitude. She is wearing a cute outfit, too. My granddaughter would love her. Thanks for having the contest!
I like that she has an all-in attitude and an open mind.
Joss takes a chance on new adventures.
I have a niece that is deaf . Her mom is working to get her to have a cochlear implant. I would give her this doll. She is wonderful!
I like Joss because she shows girls they don’t have to be perfect to be beautiful.
I love that she’s a surfer and I love the highlights in her hair.
I love Joss! She is an awesome girl who never backs down from a challenge, even if it means taking a chance on something new. She knows that her hearing loss will not keep her from doing what she wants to and flying high. My granddaughter is so much like Joss, so very determined even with her challenges.