Classic adventure stories inspire new Definitely Dominguita series
Mary Quattlebaum, The Washington Post
March 2, 2021
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Terry Catasús Jennings is the author of the new Definitely Dominguita series, which stars a girl who yearns to be a hero. The books are based on classics such as Treasure Island, which Jennings read as a child in Cuba.Photos from Lou Jennings, book covers from Simon & Schuster, family photo of Terry C. Jennings as a child/Collage by The Washington Post
Dominguita Melendez is determined to be a knight in Knight of the Cape, the first book in the new chapter book series Definitely Dominguita by Terry Catasús Jennings. She yearns to perform brave deeds like the heroes she reads about in books.
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American Girl, the beloved brand known for helping girls grow up with confidence and character, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mattel (NASDAQ: MAT), today unveiled its 2021 Girl of the Year, Kira Bailey. Kira
™ a nurturing and inquisitive 10-year-old who cares deeply for animals and the environment joins American Girl’s line of contemporary characters that inspires children to make a positive difference in the world. Whether she’s caring for an orphaned koala joey or facing a bushfire that’s threatening her great-aunts’ wildlife sanctuary in Australia, Kira confronts critical ecological issues, such as wildlife protection and the threat of climate change, that are more relevant to our planet than ever.
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Each year American Girl releases a “doll of the year” with a rich backstory that gives children plenty to think about. A Doll of the Year tends to be topical compared to the brand’s famous historical dolls which let kids explore bygone eras. Last year Joss was a competitive athlete who wore a hearing aid and had a service dog. In 2019 Blaire worked her family’s farm-to-table restaurant and tried not to text all the time. The 2021 American Girl Doll is Kira, age 10, who helps her family protect their Australian wildlife sanctuary threatened by wildfires.
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