I'm writing to let you know that American Girl has jusAn American Girl Caroline Abbott doll and Garnet the calf plush toy.t announced that Caroline Abbott, the  1812 character they asked me to create and write 9 books about, is going to be "archived." 

 

While a date for her farewell has not been made public yet, the company is urging fans to complete their Caroline collections "soon."  

 

The following Caroline books of mine are still available.  

American Girl Caroline Abbott book Captain of the Ship written by Kathleen Ernst. 
Books 1-2-3
American Girl Caroline Abbott book Facing the Enemy by Kathleen Ernst. 
Books 4-5-6
Cover of  
Book 7
Cover of American Girl Caroline Catch The Wind book by Kathleen Ernst. 
Book 8
Cover of The Smugglers Secrets A Caroline Mystery written by Kathleen Ernst, published by American Girl 
Book 9
As you may imagine, I'm sad and disappointed with the decision to retire Caroline. I'm also very grateful for all the amazing and wonderful memories Caroline has brought me.

Kathleen on Target Family Storeytelling Stage at National Book Festival.

Best of all has been the opportunities to meet hundreds of lovely girls who are smart, kind, and excited about reading, writing, and history. They have brought me great joy.

Bestselling author Katheen Ernst signing her Caroline American Girls books.

An American Girl fan and her Caroline Abbott doll.  		Kathleen Ernst posing with American Girl fans at Lake Mills Public Library 18 April 2013.

I still have some Caroline events on my Calendar, including my final visit to her hometown, Sackets Harbor, NY, in July.

Aerial photo of Sackets Harbor, New York.

When AG releases more Caroline-related details, I'll be sure to share them with you. And while I'm not currently working on a project for young readers, I do have two adult books coming out this fall and am busy writing another for 2016.

Two American Girl fans and their dolls at Scakets Harbor, NY. To all the Caroline fans I've met, or have contacted me, sponsored my Caroline programs, or bought and read my books about her, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. 

Warm regards,               
                          

BestseKE PR Shot Blue Blouse 2011 150 pixels widelling author Kathleen Ernst writes award-winning mysteries and historical fiction for adults and young readers.

Her work has earned numerous honors, including an Emmy,   a LOVEY, and Edgar and Agatha mystery award nominations.

To date, readers have acquired over 1.5 million printed, e-book, and audio copies of her 31 (soon to be 33) books.

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