After a lot of hush-hush planning and Non Disclosure Agreements, we can finally proudly announce that American Girl is releasing a doll based on my mom!

This is Nanea, who was based on my mom’s life, growing up in Hawaii and witnessing the Pearl Harbor attack as a child. Her mother had a hula studio, where my mom learned to dance.

This is a photo of my mom with 2 of my nieces. Here’s a link to the story on Today.com:  https://www.today.com/parents/story-behind-nanea-american-girl-s-hawaiian-doll-t115434

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