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

Rebel Girls; Elena Favilli

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1733329293 ISBN 13: 9781733329293

Publisher: Rebel Girls, 2020

Synopsis

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.

About this title

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.

Reviews

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

Edition details

• Publisher: Rebel Girls
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1733329293
• ISBN 13: 9781733329293
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 224