Rumors have it that a new historical American Girl doll is coming soon. Which explains why our beloved Samantha and Nellie has been placed in the archive. I learned just recently her name is Rebeca Rubin. A 9-year-old Jewish girl of Russian decent, living in New York City in the early 1900's. She has a cousin name Ana who is coming to Ellis Island. Rebecca longs to be an actress but her parents and grandparents have other traditional plans for her.

Rebecca has a six book series. Soon to be Release in may-june of 2009. These will link you to Amazon. The seller is selling Pre-orders. Book titles:
Meet Rebecca
Candlight for Rebecca
Changes for Rebecca
Rebecca and Ana
Rebecca to the Rescue
Rebecca and the Movies
Rebecca Mini Doll Hardcover

I'll Keep you posted if any more info comes my way.