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

by Elena Favilli

Overview

The latest 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 the third book in the New York Times bestselling series for children. Packed with 100 all-new bedtime stories about the lives of incredible female figures from the past and the present, 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 female artists from all over the globe.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781733329293
Publisher:	Rebel Girls
Publication date:	10/13/2020
Series:	Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls Series , #3
Pages:	224
Sales rank:	12,426
Product dimensions:	7.10(w) x 9.60(h) x 1.00(d)
Lexile:	960L (what's this?)
Age Range:	6 - 18 Years

About the Author

ELENA FAVILLI is an NYT bestselling author, journalist, and breaker of glass ceilings. Elena is the founder and CCO of Rebel Girls, a media company dedicated to inspiring the next generation of brave and confident girls. In 2016, she co-wrote and published the most crowdfunded literary project in history, Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls, now translated into nearly 50 languages. She has written for the Guardian, Vogue, COLORS magazine, McSweeney’s, RAI, Il Post, and La Repubblica. She lives in Los Angeles with her dog Lafayette, a Bracco Italiano.

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

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

Julia Dennison

"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

"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

"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

"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

"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

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

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