Josefina Montoya – American Girl

Josefina Montoya, 1824

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Josefina® lives near Santa Fe, NM; she was born on March 19, 1815.  María Josefina (ho-sa-FEE-na) Montoya is Mexican, living in what is now the US state of New Mexico when it was still a part of Mexico in Santa Fe. She and her three older sisters must face a new way of life after the death of their beloved mother and the arrival of their Tia (Aunt) Dolores. Josefina’s family speaks Spanish, so there are many Spanish words and phrases in her books, which also include a glossary/pronunciation guide. The focus of her stories is on family, Mexican culture and traditions, and incorporating the past with the present and future in the wake of their mother’s death.

Josefina was the last doll introduced before the Mattel takeover (although Kit and Kaya were in development) and the second of three dolls to have a cultural panel to assist in her creation (the first being Addy and the third being Kaya). The Josefina doll debuted with a brand new face mold, medium skin, dark hair, and brown eyes. Her collection initially included many period-appropriate outfits and household items, but most have since been retired and are now only available on the secondary market and not directly from American Girl.

Reader's Comments

1. josefina1#fan | 29 Jul 2009 5:11 pm

   josefina is so cool i am a lot like i even look like her she has a great personality i am getting her for my 11th birthday. i really love the retired outfit i wish they kept them oh well.:)

2. betty | 13 Aug 2009 11:29 am

   i have 1 just like u doll and 1 bitty baby i named them jessamine (just like u doll) and seyshella which is the bitty baby i love them to death i might get another doll but i am gonna get chrissa maxwell

3. aurianna | 24 Aug 2009 1:04 pm

   i have a just like u doll and 1 bitty baby i named them jessamine(just like u doll) and seyshella wich is the bitty baby i love them to death i might get another doll but i am gonna get chrissa maxwell