UPDATED! To see the first pictures of the Rebecca book covers visit the First Pictures of Rebecca post – and we just added the newest sneak peek picture of Rebecca from American Girl.
It looks like American Girl will be releasing their new doll in the historical collection, Rebecca, in late May or early June 2009. According to Amazon, the Rebecca titles are being written by Jacqueline Dembar Greene (author of Nathan’s Hanukkah Bargain and Out of Many Waters) and will include:
Meet Rebecca (American Girls Collection)
Changes for Rebecca (American Girls Collection)
Candlelight for Rebecca (American Girls Collection)
Rebecca to the Rescue (American Girls Collection)
Rebecca and Ana (American Girls Collection) (I wonder if this is her best friend and if she will be released as a doll)
Rebecca and the Movies (American Girls Collection)
As we get more details and photos of Rebecca, the new historical American Girl doll and her collection, we will be posting it here. If you have scoop on Rebecca, send it to share@dolldiaries.com. And thanks to our fabulous readers for finding the info on the book titles, too!
UPDATE: Amazon has the Rebecca Mini Doll page created. Of course there is no picture there yet, but it does let us know she will have a mini doll like the other historical dolls do.
selena, mine is – fernwwood,u can add me! ill add u tomorrow! its wierd i know,its named after my old town!
I want her soooooo bad! at first, i thought it was just a rumor, but now, i totally believe it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! then…..
now….. 
PEOPLE! YOU KNOW WHATS SO WEIRD? MY FRIEND ALEX ( BOY) HE HAD TO WATCH THE CHRISSA MOVIE IN HIS CLASS BECAUSE HIS SCHOOL HAS ALOT OF FIGHTING AND BULLIENG, SO HE HAD TO WATCH IT! HE HES A BOY AND HE LIKED THE MOVIE! LOL! HES SOOOOOOOOO LUCKY! I WANNA SEE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MY WEBKINZ USER IS KISSEF! ADD ME!
I LIKE, CLUBPENGUIN, AMERICAN GIRL, WEBKINZ, TYGIRLZ, TY 2.0, SHINING STARS, DIZZYWOOD, AND WHAT NOT!
i like american girl,webkinz,ty girls,and life of faith dolls! (this is a joke,ok?)also,if i dont get my daily dose of singing ill get sick! lol,it means i love singing and acting,and i cant live without em’!
i like- american girl, barbies, madame alexander, and calico critters of cloverleaf corners.
i collect dolls.
WHOA!!!! Rebecca Rubin is the name of the most wanted terrorist… I’m sorry that just creepy. If I ever get Rebecca, she’s getting a new last name!
Here’s the link:http://www.nationalpost.com/news/global-video/index.html?player=globalnews&video=3462936&title=Most%20wanted%20spotted?
wow. whoa. wow. thats all i can say. they prob didnt mean to name her the same name as that lady, its just a coincidence. but still… wow.
hey! i have a rabbit of clover lef corner!hes so furry!
oh cool! i have bpth of the cat families, two of the cat twin babies, the bow baby dalmation, and the boy baby deer! they are so cute! in Ireland, they are called sylvanian families, and when i lived there i started to collect them!
I have, officially, $138 in my AG fund. Here is my list:
-Rebecca doll, book, and accessories
-Gwen or Chrissa
-If Chrissa, Starburst
but I’m not done savin up, and I’m going to start babysitting soon, after taking a babsitter’s course at they YMCA, and so I don’t know how much I’ll have by the time we go to the AG B&B in Dallas this summer.
i cannot wait till 22nd may cause i am going to ag place. i have $400 and i am not done saving up. my list:
chrissa’s craft studio
maybe JLY, rebecca or sonali
trellis swing
sweet dreams pet bed
baby grand piano
chrissa’s party table with party treats
and more because the summer collection should be out by then
i am hoping to save up 200 dollars to buy gwen and rebecca and their acessories by baby-sitting,i never went to an babysiting class,sorry.what is the class for?
I have $19 so far. I want to get Chrissa in Feb. , but as you can see I am not to far in savings yet
.I really want her.
i want rebecca,i only have 17 dollars and 23 cents,so i know what you mean antha!
u could babysit if ur at least 9!
priscilla- the babysitting class teaches u how 2 take care of newborns 2 5 year olds. u learn what 2 do in case there’s a real emergency, like CPR (i know, it sounds gross, but u have 2), if a kid drowns, u have 2 practice treading water with all ur clothes still on, stuff like that. and then they give u a certificate and a card saying ur a pro babysitter, even tho ur like 11. it kinda makes the parents of the kid ur babysitting feel, like, a teensy bit safer knowing u took that class.
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I earned $10 today! yeah!!!!!! now i have $29 in my “Chrissa Feud” (if that is how you spell it)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
im 11,i never herd of that class! it sounds really cool,though!i babysit a lot.
Hi!
hi bella! how many dolls do yaa hve?
Hey Priscilla and Bells
(sorry!! I’ve been reading 2 much 2day and am now saying bells!!! haha!! lol) !!! Priscilla – you can take the babysitting class at a YMCA!!! And bells: (hehe!) Good night!! ttyl !! *singing* “good,,,, morning, good morning!! How’d ya like to start the day! Good morning, good morning, to you!!!!!” oops wrong song!! o bother now I have it stuck in my head! uuggghhh!!
is asheigh there?
i have $400 in my ag fund
Caitlin, My school goes from 9:00 AM- 3:00 PM. A six hour school day, I know! We get field trips twice a week, get paid REAL money (up to $5 a day, based on your parent’s setting!), and get out at 1:00 PM on Fridays! I love my school! :mgreen:
Oh, I meant
Yeah, Zoe and I are thirteen, going on fourteen in July. I love my life
I think she should have Green eyes and dark red hair that is thick curls and is as long as Josephina’s without the braid, and it comes down, but in a hair net of course, and she should have Medium skin…
i made 49 bucks yesterday form babysitting yah!
thats cool i just spent 30 dollars out of my american girl new york spending money cause i went on a trip this past weekend and bought licorice and a book at barnesnnobles
cool!ashigh,were commenting on chriissa tfit 2 let u know!
Rebecca sounds interesting! Oh, on the Chrissa Warm up oufit post, i posted some of Chrissa’s diary that i wrote. Could somebody please comment on it?
on wikipedia it says Megan Duger,2004 under historical characters!!! I wonder what her focus is on? Maybe the twin towers!!!!!!
cloe,i saw that,but on another wiki site it says she is NOT real and a user named hanna made her up! i heard that maddie oneal was the model 4 mia 2008!
Meet Rebecca
Rebecca Rubin is a lively nine-year-old girl growing up in a big Jewish family in New York in 1914. She dreams of becoming an actress, but her parents and grandparents have traditional ideas and don’t think young ladies should perform. When Rebecca learns that her cousins in Russia are in great danger and must escape to America, she puts on a show to raise money–until her disapproving grandmother steps in. Unexpectedly, Rebecca finds another way to earn money. But for her plan to work, she’ll have to keep it a secret. Includes an illustrated “Looking Back” essay about Jewish immigration and culture.
Rebecca and Ana
At last, Rebecca’s cousin, Ana, has made the long journey from Russia to Ellis Island. It’s crowded with two families living in one small apartment, but Rebecca is happy to share everything with Ana. At school, she is determined to help Ana learn English. But when the teacher tells her to include Ana in a special performance, Rebecca panics–Ana’s broken English will ruin the show! As the big day draws near, Rebecca learns an important lesson about what matters most. Includes an illustrated “Looking Back” section about urban schools in 1914.
Candlelight for Rebecca
Rebecca is troubled when her teacher assigns her class to make Christmas decorations. Rebecca’s family is Jewish and doesn’t celebrate Christmas, but her teacher says Christmas is a national holiday, for all Americans to celebrate. Yet Rebecca knows she’s as American as anyone else, even without celebrating Christmas! She wants to please her teacher, but she’s sure her family will be upset. Then, on the first night of Hanukkah, Rebecca finds kindness in an unexpected place, and learns the real meaning of the holiday season. Includes an illustrated “Looking Back” section about Christmas and Hanukkah in 1914.
Rebecca and the Movies
On her tenth birthday, Rebecca can hardly believe it when her cousin Max, the actor, invites her to come to his movie studio! Although her parents don’t approve of actors or movies, Mama relents and says Rebecca may go. When the camera begins to roll, Rebecca finds herself facing an opportunity she never imagined in her wildest dreams. Does she have the nerve for it? And what would her parents say if they knew? Includes an illustrated “Looking Back” section about the early days of silent movies.
Rebecca to the Rescue (funny enough, in the description for the boxed set, it says Rebecca Saves the Day)
Rebecca is thrilled to spend a day at the Coney Island amusement park with her cousins. If only Papa hadn’t put her bossy brother Victor in charge of all the games and rides! Fuming, Rebecca resolves to show Victor that girls can do anything boys can do. When the boys tease and laugh at her, she and Ana decide to leave their brothers and have fun on their own. Then the Ferris wheel gets stuck and Ana disappears–and the girls get more excitement than they bargained for. Includes an illustrated “Looking Back” section about Coney Island in 1914.
Changes for Rebecca
Rebecca thinks it’s a grand idea to make a movie with her cousin Ana, but when gentle Ana plays the role of a cruel factory boss, the fun turns sour. Later Rebecca goes to the factory where Ana’s brother and father work, and she’s horrified at the terrible conditions-but she knows the workers desperately need their jobs. There’s got to be a way to make things better at the factory, and Rebecca is determined to do her part–even if it means marching straight into danger. Includes an illustrated “Looking Back” section about the labor movement in Rebecca’s time.
These are the book descriptions. Enjoy!
I just read on Wikipedia that Rebecca’s last name is Rubin and she is from 1914. But you never know with wikipedia…
I am very excited for the new Rebecca doll, along with her time period – 1914. But, I have seen many comments left, saying that she’s from the 1950′s. I have done lot’s of research, on Doll Diaries, along with other websites, and I don’t believe that’s true. Though a 1950′s doll would be pretty cool, I think that Rebecca is definitely from 1914
well i got an email from ag saying that rebecca will definitly be her name but they never confirmed the time period… i wonder if its not 1914 or the 1950s and its something completely different?
this is so exiting! i just can’t wait to see what she’ll look like!!!
To tell you the truth, I’m not very excited about Rebecca’s release. I miss Samantha and I don’t think American Girl should have a replacement this fast.
Of course it will be exciting to read her books and see her clothes, furniture and accessories but I don’t think American girl should have retired Samantha in the first place.
i mis samantha too, but i bet rebecca will be pretty good.
Yes, I think a doll with red hair would be good.
I’ve pictured Rebecca with red hair. We’ve only had a few historicals with red hair.
Were did you read parts of her book?
BYE AND TTYL
I HAVE NO CLUE WHAT AG DOLL I WANT 4 MY BDAY i have a couple either
Kailey Hopkins(I would get her off of ebay)
Rebecca Rubin(maybe I need to c wat she looks like)
Nicki Fleming(ebay)
Chrissa Maxwell
Mia StClare(ebay)
lexi,get chrissa and nicki! there beautiful!
i would get mia, i have her and she is so pretty!
i would nicki. she is so pretty and has cute cloths.