Model living with Down syndrome makes a splash American Girl catalog

CHICAGO, Illinois -- At just four years old, Ivy Kimble is making Chicago proud, that's because she's making a difference in the Down syndrome community.

Ivy became a model for American Girl, appearing in the popular catalog's October edition.

In a statement about Ivy's photo shoot, American Girl said Ivy was "adorable and great to work with, and the shots we captured with her are beautiful."

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