American Girl
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Mattel, Inc.
Raquel Reyes’ family owns a paleteria in Kansas City, though her family lineage traces back to another famous American Girl doll. Her author, Angela Cervantes, is a Kansas City resident herself.
Brian Munoz
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St. Louis Public Radio
Celia Llopis-Jepsen
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Kansas News Service
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