Joss Kendrick is American Girl’s 2020 Girl of the Year doll! KRDO 2020 Voter Guide ; COVID-19; Absolutely Colorado ... to pursue a false endorsement claim against American Girl related to its 2018 Girl of the Year doll called Luciana Vega. Joss has hearing loss and wears a hearing aid, which is a first for an American Girl doll. American Girl's 2020 'Girl of a Year' doll is a Southern Californian surfer with hearing loss named Joss Kendrick. The new 18-inch doll with long brown hair and brown eyes ($98; AmericanGirl.com ) arrives wearing a swimsuit, hoodie, and shorts, plus a removable hearing aid in her right ear. Dec. 31, 2019, 6:47 PM UTC In today’s thing to check off the 2020 Bingo Card, American Girl announced they are reviving the Contemporary Character line in order to bring more diversity for the American Girl line! The 2020 "Girl of the Year" is an example of how American Girl is continuing to make its dolls reflect a variety of abilities. Winning bid: US $87.00 [ 36 bids] Shipping: Calculate Varies based on location and shipping method. American Girl partnered with several experts to introduce the Girl of the Year 2020, the first of the collection to wear a hearing aid. According to her story, Joss was born deaf in her left ear but can hear some out of her right ear with the help of a hearing aid that comes with the doll as an accessory. All books, dolls, outfits, furniture, and accessories released in 2020. Doll for 2020. Like many other dolls by the company, she comes with her own fully-realized backstory and personality. She loves watching shows at the Second City, the Annoyance Theater, and Chicago's many other comedy… Pursuing surfing and going all-in with cheer, Joss reaches new heights and discovers a whole new side of herself. She is a girl who loves her dog and scooter and is learning the difference between helping and meddling. Prize (1): the 2020 American Girl Doll of the Year, Joss Kendrick. Details about AMERICAN GIRL DOLL JOSS GIRL OF THE YEAR 2020 SURFER GIRL HARD OF HEARING See original listing. Like many "Girl of the Year" dolls, Joss' story also is timely: Surfing is making its debut as an Olympic sport in July. Joss Kendrick was born deaf in one ear, and the doll comes with a hearing aid device. American Girl introduces doll with hearing loss for 2020 Girl of the Year This marks the first time a doll's disability has been worked into her storyline. A Facebook user who goes by the name Adam The Creator posted the offending image of the bogus doll June 29. everybody's excited. The 2020 Girl of the Year is Ellie McCaffrey! The new doll, which debuted today on "Good Morning America," hopes to make a difference through wildlife protection and climate change action.Kira is a nurturing and inquisitive 10-year-old who cares deeply for animals and the environment.. I just got back from the Girl of the Year 2020 reveal party! Here’s the photos I took: They had all the Joss dolls in these bags. From learning about partial deafness to the importance of trying new things. We don't know anything about the doll for certain besides the release year, but I … In a first for the beloved brand, Joss was also born with hearing loss . Alright. This year’s Girl of the Year is amazing. Lindsey was the Girl of the Year in 2001. Kira, American Girl's 2021 Girl of the Year, will be available online on Dec. 31 and in American Girl stores on Jan. 1. Girls of the Year and Contemporary Characters. There she is: Joss herself! excellent excellent. This year, the Girl of the Year doll also draws light to something that affects many but is understood by few. This January, American Girl launched their Girl of the Year: Joss. Well, let me tell you a little bit about Josh. After three years straight of releasing a new historical doll every year, AG hasn't released any in 2018 or 2019. She is a fierce athlete from Southern California with a passion for surfing and competitive cheer. Show More. The concept was developed with the help of experts in hearing impairment, surfing, and competitive cheerleading. All the extra things were in these bags. The Mattel-owned company announced their 2020 "Girl of the Year" doll will be their first doll with a disability, according to USA Today. In a first for an American Girl doll, Joss has hearing loss and wears a hearing aid. Introducing Joss Kendrick, American Girl's 2020 Girl of the Year doll, a competitive surfer and cheerleader. Enter for your chance to win the 2020 American Girl Doll of the Year, Joss Kendrick. The Mattel-owned company announced their 2020 "Girl of the Year" doll will be their first doll with a disability, according to USA Today.