Zoe Terry

Zoe Terry
Born2006 or 2007 (age 19–20)[1]
Known forZoe's Dolls

Zoe Terry is the founder of Zoe’s Dolls, an organization focused on increasing representation of dolls of color and promoting self-esteem initiatives for girls.[2]

Terry, with her mother Nakia Bowling, founded Zoe's Dolls while living in Miami at the age of five after experiencing bullying related to her appearance and when she realized there weren't dolls for children of color.[3][4]

Awards and honors

In 2017, Terry was named a recipient of the Nickelodeon HALO Award, which recognizes young people for community leadership and service.[5]

As of 2025, Zoe's Dolls had given out more than 60,000 dolls.[6]

Publications

  • Simply Zoe. CreateSpace. 2017. ISBN 978-1979741170.

References

  1. ↑ "Meet Zoe Terry". Canvas Rebel. April 6, 2022.
  2. ↑ Dixon, Lance (2014-12-23). "Zoe's Dolls delivers toys and smiles to toddlers".
  3. ↑ America, Good Morning. "Once bullied, 11-year-old girl now inspires girls to love the skin they're in". Good Morning America. Retrieved 2026-01-31.
  4. ↑ Rollin, Andrea G. (July 28, 2023). "In Her Likeness". bocaratonobserver.com. Retrieved 2026-01-31.
  5. ↑ "Bullied Girl Turned Tears Into Triumph With Zoe's Dolls - CBS Miami". www.cbsnews.com. December 6, 2017. Retrieved 2026-01-31.
  6. ↑ "Meet the Wellesley student bringing Black dolls to local children". GBH. December 9, 2025. Retrieved 2026-01-31.
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