Show Notes
This week I’m chatting with Angela Cervantes (@angelacervantesauthor), the brilliant author behind American Girl’s newest Girl of the Year — Raquel Reyes! 📚💖 We dive into: ⭐️ Angela’s journey into writing + her AG memories 💞 Who Raquel is + how she reflects Angela’s own life + heritage 🌈 The importance of mixed-culture representation 📖 How Raquel connects to the ICONIC Samantha Parkington (!!) 👗 Angela’s reaction to seeing the doll + fave outfits + accessories 🚀 Why Raquel might be a game-changer for the AG universe 📚 What’s next for Raquel + book teasers! If you love American Girl, storytelling, or hearing how representation comes to life on the page, this convo is for YOU! 🎧✨ Don’t forget to like, comment + subscribe! 💗 Follow me on Instagram: @britneyspearscustomdolls or @iconicdollcast or on YOUTUBE: @Iconicdollcast **Theme song used from Facebook Sound Collection Have a doll line that you think you could talk hours about?! Reach out to me at [email protected] and you could be featured on this podcast!
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