Encourage your child to reach for the stars! Help inspire your child to learn about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Luciana Vega, American Girl’s 2018 Girl of the Year, wants to be the first person to set foot on Mars and happily wins a scholarship to Space Camp at Huntsville, Alabama. After graduating from Space Camp, she becomes a youth astronaut trainee. Three chapter books published by Scholastic tell Luciana’s journey to Space Camp and beyond. Luciana learns many valuable lessons that help her be competitive and self-confident, curious, and brave. NASA has provided imagery and content on the American Girl app and website that offers STEM-based educational quizzes, challenges, space simulations and more.

PRODUCT: LUCIANA VEGA, AMERICAN GIRL’S 2018 GIRL OF THE YEAR

TARGET USERS: Perfect for children age 8-12

PRIMARY FEATURES:
-18″ doll with warm brown eyes, dark brown hair with purple streak in it
-Comes dressed in a cosmic print dress, red purse belt, shiny holographic choker, special red charm necklace and pair of holographic boots
-Chapter books available chronicling her story
-Accessories available include Flight Suit, Luciana’s Telescopic Projector Set, Luciana’s Robotic Dog, Luciana’s Mars Habitat and more
-American Girl app website and app offers Luciana-related, STEM-themed educational quizzes, challenges, space simulations and more
-Girls can visit play.americangirl.com/play/girl-of-the-year/luciana/ to read excepts from Luciana books and enjoy fun space-inspired activities

PRICING/OPTIONS/AVAILABILITY:
-Suggested retail price doll and first book $115.00
-Optional accessories include Flight Suit $18.00, Luciana’s Telescopic Projector Set $40.00, Luciana’s Robotic Dog $35.00, Luciana’s Mars Habitat $350.00 and more
-For more information: americangirl.com/meetluciana