Girl Again

Girl AGain sells refurbished American Girl dolls and accessories

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Transformations by Luke

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My name is Luke, and I am a new volunteer with Yes She Can, refurbishing donated dolls to sell at Girl AGain.

I am in eighth grade and have been collecting dolls ever since I was 2 years old.  At a young age, I began fixing up pre-loved dolls and making unique custom dolls and through that, I learned about Girl Again. Since 2017 I have been purchasing things for my ever-growing collection from them.

I started volunteering in early January and it has truly been incredible for me! I have learned so many new techniques to refurbish dolls and it also has helped me a lot with my patience and interpersonal skills.  Some of my favorite things to work on the dolls are silver eye repaints, curly hair restoration, and face-ups. Though I do love doing just a classic restoration once in a while.

My personal collection mainly consists of the American Girl Today line, however, I also love the Historical and Girl of The Year dolls.

Volunteering for Girl Again is truly the best and I am looking forward to future volunteering in person when COVID restrictions are behind us all!

Before and After – by Luke

Caroline with frizzy hair
Caroline with tangled hair
Caroline with curls
Caroline with her beautiful curls

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Addy with firzzy hair and silver eye
Addy with frizzy hair and silver-eye
Addy transformed short hair
Addy transformed into a girl of today

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Come to Girl AGain to find your new friend, transformed by Luke.

 

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  3. Luke, your work is amazing! I didn’t know such rescues were possible. Great, and truly inspiring.

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Our Store

American Girl Store Girl AGain opened in February 2014 to rave reviews from American Girl doll fans, their moms and especially their grandmas. You’ll find authentic gently used AG dolls, clothing, furniture, accessories and books that have been cleaned and prepared for sale at good prices in an easy-access store.

We also host in-store events such as American Girl book author readings, tea parties, and craft activities. Our most popular event is Girl AGain Doll Hair Do’s & Don’ts Workshop. Check here often to see what is scheduled.

You’ll find a selection of dolls: the original dolls from the historical periods as well as My American Girl, Bitty Baby and Bitty Twins. We have new and used outfits for all AG dolls, as well as their furniture and accessories. Our merchandise changes daily.

You’ll also find a great selection of new and used American Girl books. You don’t have to be a doll lover to enjoy the advice books like The Care and Keeping of You, and A Smart Girl’s Guide to Money.

Girl AGain is not affiliated with American Girl(r) company.

Yes She Can!

Did you know that 80% of adults with autism are unemployed? We created our boutique specifically to help develop transferable job skills for young women with autism. Our trainees at Girl AGain sort, clean and prepare the merchandise, price it, and display it in our shop. Our trainees learn about marketing, merchandising, retailing, customer service, and inventory acquisition in addition to appropriate workplace behavior, research, collaboration and decision-making. We have staff who manage our accounting (Quick Books) and our website (WordPress).

Our customers learn about the abilities of people with autism. And hopefully, our youngest shoppers learn about acceptance and inclusion of people with disabilities.

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