Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls
Detalls del Canal
Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls
A fairy tale podcast for kids about real life extraordinary women from all over the world. Based on the bestselling series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls, each episode explores the lives of women from the books, encouraging young listeners to ask questions and explore their interests.
Episodis Recents
367 episodis
Get to Know Tatiana Calderón
We sat down with pro race car driver Tatiana Calderón to talk speed, discipline, and speaking up when something doesn’t work.
Tatiana is...
Nina Simone: The High Priestess of Soul
Nina Simone used her piano playing, brilliant songwriting, and one-of-a-kind voice to inspire audiences, challenge injustice, and create music that be...
Get to know GiaNina Paolantonio
Dancer, singer, and choreographer GiaNina Paolantonio shares what it takes to own the stage—and stay true to yourself. Plus: her best advice for dance...
Sutton Foster Read by GiaNina Paolantonio
With tap shoes on her feet and courage in her heart, Sutton Foster danced from her living room to the stages of Broadway. Using her signature humor an...
Get to Know Refilwe Ledwaba
Meet Refilwe Ledwaba, a helicopter and fixed-wing pilot, a flight instructor, and an advocate for women's rights, who made history by becoming the fir...
SOUNDSCAPE BONUS! Sensational Symphony
Are you ready for a relaxing night of music? The Rebel Girls Symphony Hall holds concerts for everyone. Our talented orchestra plays all kinds of beau...
Madam C.J. Walker Read by Poorna Jagannathan
Once upon a time, there was an inventor and entrepreneur named Madam C.J. Walker. She was the child of slaves, the first in her family to be born free...
Get to Know Celeste Bell
Meet Celeste Bell, a filmmaker and a writer, and who has recently been working on a book and film project about her late mother, Poly Styrene. The boo...
Poly Styrene Read by Celeste Bell
Poly Styrene, otherwise known as Marianne Joan Elliott-Said was a British musician, a poet, singer-songwriter, and a pioneer in punk music. She is the...
Get to Know Tara Kirk Sell
Meet Olympic swimmer and public health researcher Tara Kirk Sell. From breaking the 2004 world record in the 100 meter breaststroke to researching pub...
Katie Ledecky: Breaking Records and Swimming to the Top
Katie Ledecky dove headfirst into swimming at just six years old. Today, she is now the most decorated woman swimmer in Olympic history. From winning...
Get to Know Chef Rachel Gurjar
Chef and food writer Rachel Gurjar shares how she went from Mumbai to culinary school, test kitchens, and Rebel Girls Make Dessert, mixing memory, cre...
SOUNDSCAPE BONUS! Sunny Little Garden
It's time to tend to our garden. We'll plant some flowers, water the plants, and turnover the soil. The birds and bugs are working alongside us to mak...
Margarete Steiff: Made with Love
With a needle, a bit of stuffing and a lot of creativity, inventor Margarete Steiff stitched one of the most beloved toys into existence: the teddy be...
Leah Williamson: Giving it Her Best Shot
Leah Williamson was determined to get to the Championships. But when a referee disqualified Leah’s penalty kick, her dreams came to a screeching halt....
Misty Copeland: The Ballerina Who Leapt Over Barriers and Into History
Misty Copeland broke barriers in 2015 when she became the first Black woman to be named Principal Ballerina at the American Ballet Theatre. She didn’t...
Wanda Díaz-Merced: Listening to the Universe
Through her invention LightSound, Wanda Díaz-Merced, a Blind astrophysicist, has made experiencing solar eclipses possible for Blind and Low Vision co...
Get to Know Chef Dawn Burrell
Olympic track star and chef Dawn Burrell talks with Junior Reporter Chelsea about finding new flavors through travel, turning challenges into opportun...
Get to Know Tatiana Maslany
Today you'll hear from famed Hollywood actress, Tatiana Maslany, who narrated the previous episode about Hedy Lamarr. If you haven't listened to last...
Hedy Lamarr Read by Tatiana Maslany
Growing up in Austria-Hungary, Hedy Lamarr had two great passions: acting and inventing. She’s best known for her work in Hollywood, stunning American...
Get to Know Actress Montego Glover
Tony-nominated Montego Glover talks auditions, confidence, and treating theater like a sport. From Hamilton to Into the Woods, she shares how educatio...
Sarinya Srisakul: Fighting Fires and Prejudice
When Sarinya Srisakul joined the New York City Fire Department, she made history as the first Asian American woman firefighter in the city. Her story...
Get to Know Joanne Chang
Pastry chef and restaurateur Joanne Chang on leaving consulting for kitchens, building beloved bakeries, and developing recipes with patience and joy—...
Mai Bhago: The Warrior Full of Good Fortune
Mai Bhago was a Sikh woman warrior who led an army of 40 men in a fight for justice during the early 1700s. During a time of brewing conflict between...
Dolores Huerta: Fighting for the Rights of Farm Workers
As a child of immigrants, Dolores Huerta witnessed just how poorly migrant farm workers were treated. This motivated her to lead massive labor movemen...
Florence Nightingale: Lighting the Way for Nurses Everywhere
Florence Nightingale knew her purpose was to heal humans and animals alike after she bandaged and cared for her childhood dog, Cap. Florence later bec...
SOUNDSCAPE BONUS! Terrific Trains
All aboard! Get your ticket, pack your suitcase, and find a cozy spot by the window as we travel on three different types of trains: steam, diesel, an...
Get to Know Avery Colvert
At only 14, Avery founded Altadena Girls, a nonprofit that has already supported thousands of girls with clothing, self-care, and community after the...
Saira Shah: Seeker of Stories
Saira Shah’s father told her stories of their homeland, Afghanistan. We’ll hear one of his mystical tales & learn how Saira traveled the country in se...
Policarpa Salavarrieta: The Seamstress and the Spy
Visit Colombia and meet Policarpa Salavarrieta, the spy who sewed clothes. Hear how Policarpa showed bravery and courage in her own unique way, then...
Get to Know Aran Goyoaga
Cookbook author & food stylist Aran Goyoaga shares how growing up above her family’s pastry shop shaped her love of food—and why confidence in the kit...
Danielle Boyer: Robotics & Keeping Native Languages Alive
Danielle Boyer is an Ojibwe inventor, scientist, and advocate. She invented the Skobot, an educational and fun robot that translates Native languages...
Get to Know Kate DiCamillo
“Because of Winn-Dixie” author Kate DiCamillo shares her journey from dreaming about writing to becoming a beloved children’s author. Discover how she...
Seondeok of Silla: Becoming a Queen
Queen Seondeok of Silla ruled her country with good will and fairness but her time as leader was not without challenges. In this story we hear about a...
Get to Know Amita Parikh
Meet Amita Parikh, a writer and mentor in the Black Girl Writers program where she helps mentor black females who are interested in writing books but...
Octavia Butler: The Grand Dame of Science Fiction
Once upon a time, there was a shy, dreamy kid who wouldn’t stop writing. Her name was Octavia -- a girl with social anxiety and dyslexia who wrote som...
Get to Know Shaine Kilyun
Animal disability advocate Shaine Kilyun is rolling toward change with her handmade pet wheelchairs. Through her nonprofit Wheelies, Shaine has provid...
Ava DuVernay: Bringing History to Life
Ava DuVernay is an award-winning director, writer, producer, film distributor, and advocate for diversity in the arts. She is passionate about telling...
SOUNDSCAPE BONUS! Australian Outback
G'day mate! Grab your sunnies and a bottle of water, and let's go to the land down under to visit the Australian outback. If you're lucky, perhaps you...
Angelina Arora: The Tides of Change
Float away with this fabulous story about Angelina Arora, a young rebel scientist who is saving our oceans. As we tour Botany Bay off the coast of Syd...