We began as a mother-daughter duo—Cynthia on the right and Kathryn on the left—but over time, we blossomed into best friends and business partners. Together, we are dedicated to creating dolls of color that reflect the ones we wished we had growing up. Our mission is to empower children of color by showing them how important, smart, beautiful, talented, and creative they truly are.
The frustration of not finding dolls that accurately represent our children inspired us to launch HarperIman Dolls. Dolls of color are often underrepresented in the market, and the few options available rarely capture the rich diversity of skin tones and hair textures. This lack of representation hinders children’s ability to identify with their toys. Our vision is to create relatable dolls that resonate with little brown girls, allowing them to see themselves in the playthings they cherish.
Now, we’re excited to announce that we are expanding our brand into paper products, starting with a new collection of greeting cards. Though we are still a small business, we are committed to addressing the gaps in representation, one step at a time.
Our mission remains to provide dolls and cards that reinforce positive self-image and help children recognize their own beauty. We believe every child deserves to see themselves reflected in the toys and cards they cherish. Our products are designed for imaginative play and heartfelt connections, helping kids celebrate who they are and who they dream to be.
-Cynthia & Kathryn
Founders, HarperIman
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