A continuation of the New York Times bestselling series, Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Immigrant Women Who Changed the World is a children's book packed with 100 bedtime stories about the lives of 100 extraordinary women from the past and the present. The volume recognizes women who leave their homeland to seek refuge, to realize unattainable dreams, and to share their invaluable contributions with the world.
CONTRIBUTORS: Elena Favilli
EAN: 9781733329293
COUNTRY: United States
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WEIGHT: 0 g
HEIGHT: 248 cm
PUBLISHED BY: Rebel Girls Inc
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GENRE: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / Women, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Careers, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Girls & Women, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Social Topics / Emigration & Immigration
WIDTH: 184 cm
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Book Themes:
Biography: historical, political and military, Gender studies: women and girls, Feminism and feminist theory, Social and cultural history
"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
Rebel Girls is an award-winning media company on a mission to raise a generation of confident girls and create a more equal world. Through vivid storytelling and compelling multimedia content, we encourage girls to explore, learn, and dream without limits. This organic message of female empowerment is free from forced stereotypes traditionally imposed on young girls and gives them real life heroines for inspiration.
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