Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Immigrant Women Who Changed the World

by Elena Favilli, Rebel Girls

Overview

A 2021 NATIONAL PARENTING PRODUCT AWARDS WINNER!

The third installment in the New York Times bestselling Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls series, featuring 100 immigrant women who have shaped, and will continue to shape, our world.

Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Immigrant Women Who Changed the World is packed with 100 all-new bedtime stories about the lives of incredible female figures from the past and the present such as:

Anna Wintour, Editor in Chief

Carmen Miranda, Singer and Actress

Diane von Fürstenberg, Fashion Designer

Gloria Estefan, Singer

Ilhan Omar, Politician

Josephine Baker, Entertainer and Activist

Lupita Nyong'o, Actress

Madeleine Albright, Politician

Rihanna, Entrepreneur and Singer

Samantha Power, Diplomat

This volume recognizes women who left their birth countries for a multitude of reasons: some for new opportunities, some out of necessity.

Readers will whip up a plate with Asma Khan, strategize global affairs alongside Madeleine Albright, venture into business with Rihanna, and many more. All of these unique, yet relatable stories are accompanied by gorgeous, full-page, full-color portraits, illustrated by 70 female and nonbinary artists from 29 countries across the globe.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781733329293
Publisher:	DK
Publication date:	10/13/2020
Series:	Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls Series , #3
Pages:	224
Sales rank:	127,481
Product dimensions:	7.10(w) x 9.60(h) x 1.00(d)
Lexile:	960L (what's this?)
Age Range:	7 - 18 Years

About the Author

ELENA FAVILLI is a New York Times best-selling author. She is the cofounder of Rebel Girls and serves on the board, leading all impact initiatives.

REBEL GIRLS is a global, multi-platform empowerment brand dedicated to helping raise the most inspired and confident generation of girls through content, experiences, products, and community. Originating from an international best-selling children’s book, Rebel Girls amplifies stories of real-life women throughout history, geography, and field of excellence. With a growing community of nearly 20 million self-identified Rebel Girls spanning more than 100 countries, the brand engages with Generation Alpha through its book series, award-winning podcast, events, and merchandise. With the 2021 launch of the Rebel Girls app, the company has created a flagship destination for girls to explore a wondrous world filled with inspiring true stories of extraordinary women.

Editorial Reviews

10/05/2020

The third book in the Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls series, this volume profiles 100 women who at some point immigrated to a new country, seeking freedom, safety, or success. Favilli defines a rebel girl as someone trying to make a positive difference in the world, and she includes a wide array of subjects, organized alphabetically by first name, such as financial executive Chinwe Esimai, WWII spy for England Noor Inayat Khan, and table tennis world champion Angelica Rozeanu. Stylish illustrations from a variety of female artists show figures in their milieu—Karina Cocq presents hematologist Marcela Contreras surrounded by blood cells—and accompany brief, accessible biographies about and quotations from each woman. While readers won’t come away with an in-depth view of each life, and the subjects’ adopted countries lean overwhelmingly toward the U.S. and U.K., the book successfully includes a range of subjects. A volume full of inspiring role models. Final art not seen by PW. Ages 7–up. (Oct.)

Publishers Weekly

"An exciting tool for parents to show all little girls that the journey to self realization has many paths. An inspiring collection of examples of female power and gumption."

Padma Lakshmi

"Let the short, bedtime-friendly stories of incredible women...inspire them to lead a life of change — no matter where their roots are tied."

Good Housekeeping

"A great way to help inform those conversations we must have with our children about celebrating diversity and encouraging empathy for others."

Julia Dennison

"A lively, engaging read that underlines the value of hard work, determination, and following your dream, and offers an entertaining counter to the anti-immigrant narrative"

Common Sense Media

"There's no better way to empower your little one (or hey, yourself) as she powers down for the night."

Yahoo! Entertainment

"Reading can inspire you to do great things—what a great gift for a preteen! This series features boundary-breaking women and includes stories about some who have moved me the most—like Toni Morrison. They even included me!"

Oprah says on OprahDaily.com

"An especially beautiful reminder for readers young (and old!) that no matter your background, your ethnicity or where you call home, your potential to break down barriers and change the world is boundless."

Megan O'Neill Melle

I absolutely love this book! I can picture a child reading it over and over and wanting to hold onto it for years to come.

National Parenting Product Awards

"The third book in this best-selling kids' series celebrates female figures from Madeleine Albright to Rihanna, who left their native countries and made a difference."

New York Times

"An especially beautiful reminder for readers young (and old!) that no matter your background, your ethnicity or where you call home, your potential to break down barriers and change the world is boundless." ― Megan O'Neill Melle, Senior Editor, Parade

"A great way to help inform those conversations we must have with our children about celebrating diversity and encouraging empathy for others." ― Julia Dennison, Executive Editor, Parents

"An exciting tool for parents to show all little girls that the journey to self realization has many paths. An inspiring collection of examples of female power and gumption." — Padma Lakshmi, NYTimes best-selling author, host and executive producer of Emmy-winning Top Chef

"A lively, engaging read that underlines the value of hard work, determination, and following your dream, and offers an entertaining counter to the anti-immigrant narrative" ― Common Sense Media

"The third book in this best-selling kids' series celebrates female figures from Madeleine Albright to Rihanna, who left their native countries and made a difference." ― New York Times

"An inspiring addition to any library that will appeal to all readers." ― School Library Journal

"There's no better way to empower your little one (or hey, yourself) as she powers down for the night." ― Yahoo! Entertainment

"Stylish illustrations from a variety of female artists show figures in their milieu...and accompany brief, accessible biographies about and quotations from each woman...A volume full of inspiring role models." ― Publishers Weekly

"Let the short, bedtime-friendly stories of incredible women...inspire them to lead a life of change — no matter where their roots are tied." ― Good Housekeeping

"These stories shine a light on incredible immigrant women who've worked to change the world." ― Rebecca Ruiz, Senior Features Writer, Mashable

From the Publisher

"These stories shine a light on incredible immigrant women who've worked to change the world."

Rebecca Ruiz

11/01/2020

Gr 3–6—The newest installment in the series spotlights and celebrates women who were immigrants. The text follows the winning combination of short profiles of courageous, impressive individuals alongside vibrant illustrations created by various artists. Women from all over the world are featured, including Anna Wintour, Carmen Herrera, Claudia Rankine, Gloria Estefan, Ilhan Omar, Min Jin Lee, Rihanna, and Marjane Satrapi. Each profile outlines how both their home country and their adopted country impacted their lives and work. Notably, this collection features more contemporary women who are alive today, such as Peruvian-born, immigration rights activist Lorella Praeli, alongside historical figures, including Black and Native American (Mississauga Ojibwe) sculptor Edmonia Lewis. The brief prose is readable without diminishing the impact of the women. As with previous entries, this title features a wide range of women. Diverse ethnicities, countries of origin, fields of interest, ages, and time frames are all represented. A glossary and an index of artists are included. VERDICT An inspiring addition to any library that will appeal to all readers.—Savannah Kitchens, Parnell Memorial Lib., Montevallo, AL

School Library Journal

This collection of bite-size profiles of immigrant women is uplifting and enlightening. Each of the 10 narrators is an actress or artist who has immigrated to the U.S. or whose parents were immigrants. All use strong, warm voices, often inflected with accents, to share lives that include origin countries all over the world and exploits from bowling to stage magic to space discovery. Presented in alphabetical order with no discernible pattern as to which narrator reads which profile, the stories exude a sense of women who are unified by power and possibility. Household names like Rihanna join less well-known innovators like lawyer Elisa Rojas and neuroscientist Daniela Schiller. With most entries under two and half minutes, rebel girls can get quick knowledge bursts on the go. S.T.C. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine

DECEMBER 2020 - AudioFile