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'''''The American Girls News''''' (initially the ''Pleasant Times'') is a brand-informative newspaper, released as a predecessor to the [[The American Girls Club]]. The first issue was released in '''1987''' prior to the start of the club in '''1993''', and the final issue was released in 1999(?). It functioned as a club and brand newsletter and featured doll news, reader-submitted stories, and activities.

==Pleasant Times==

''Pleasant Times'' was the first iteration of the newspaper. It began before the start of The American Girls Club and Historical Society and was a black-and-white publication that started in 1987. 

Four to six issues were released per year by season. The later club membership kit came with a special introductory issue. 

Article topics included:

* Information about the Various American Girl characters and historical information 
* Company news, such as [[Addy Walker (doll)|Addy's]] release (Fall 1993) and [[Josefina Montoya (doll)|Josefina's]] release (1997)
* Member-submitted stories, such as American Girl dolls surviving Hurricane Andrew (fall 1993) and a vacation story from a girl who took Samantha to historical sites (spring 1994).
* Upcoming American Girl events, such as [[Connie Porter]] book signing locations and dates (fall 1993, spring 1994).
* Photos and stories about recent events, such as the [[American Girl Fashion Show]].
* "That's a Good Question!" with member-submitted questions about American Girl
* Member-submitted art and poetry about the American Girls
* Doll hairstyle tutorials and craft activities
* Puzzles and word games

==The American Girls News==

The newspaper rebranded to ''The American Girls News'' by 1996 with the launch of the club and started the volume numbers again; issues were released bi-monthly and sent to children with a Club Membership. Early editions of this paper were black and white, and it was released in full color by 1997. 

The club's introductory issue was a revamped version of the ''Pleasant Times'' introductory issue, and later integrated Josefina after her release. 
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