American Girl Announces First Adult Novel as Samantha Gets a New Chapter

American Girl is giving Samantha Parkington a new chapter, announcing its first novel for adult readers four decades after the character’s debut.

Samantha is among the brand’s best-known characters. The move brings a familiar figure from its stories into a publishing venture aimed at an older audience.

The announcement centres on a new phase in Samantha’s life, revisiting the character after 40 years. It also offers readers who knew her earlier stories an opportunity to encounter her again in a book intended for adults.

Further details, including the novel’s title, author, publication date and plot, were not provided in the announcement summary.