Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls

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.

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September 30, 2025 22 mins
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 search of her identity, and to share her own stories about the people of Afghanistan. This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. This story was produced by Giuliana Mayo with sound design and mixing by Mumble Media. ...
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Visit Colombia and meet Policarpa Salavarrieta, the spy who sewed clothes. Hear how Policarpa showed bravery and courage in her own unique way, then drift off to sleep with the peaceful sounds of the lush jungle. This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. This story was produced by Katie Sprenger with sound design and mixing by Bianca Salinas. It was written by...
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September 23, 2025 9 mins
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 kitchen is built one recipe at a time.
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Danielle Boyer is an Ojibwe inventor, scientist, and advocate. She invented the Skobot, an educational and fun robot that translates Native languages for children. Through the Skobot, Danielle has made learning Native languages accessible and entertaining for kids. Listen in to learn more about how Danielle Boyer is preserving culture through language! This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Go...
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September 12, 2025 9 mins
“Because of Winn-Dixie” author Kate DiCamillo shares her journey from dreaming about writing to becoming a beloved children’s author. Discover how she overcame rejection, found inspiration, and continues to spark imagination in kids everywhere.
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September 9, 2025 19 mins
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 time when a rival leader tried to take Queen Seondeok's throne by saying a falling star proves that she should not lead, and how the Queen got back at him by creating her OWN star the rose higher than anyone would have guessed. This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s ba...
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September 3, 2025 7 mins
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 may not know where to start.
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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 some of the most amazing science fiction novels about wild futures, space adventures, and superhuman people. She wrote more than a dozen books and is now known as the Grand Dame of Science Fiction. About the Narrator After earning a college degree in Human Biology from the University of...
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August 28, 2025 8 mins
Animal disability advocate Shaine Kilyun is rolling toward change with her handmade pet wheelchairs. Through her nonprofit Wheelies, Shaine has provided dogs, cats, and even hedgehogs with another chance at mobility and life.  This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. This episode was produced and directed by Haley Dapkus. It was written, sound designed and mi...
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August 26, 2025 11 mins
Ava DuVernay is an award-winning director, writer, producer, film distributor, and advocate for diversity in the arts. She is passionate about telling the truth and inspiring everyone through story-telling.
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August 23, 2025 31 mins
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'll catch a didgeridoo performance. Keep an eye out though, the weather can change suddenly!
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August 21, 2025 17 mins
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 Sydney, Australia, you will hear how important Angelina’s work is and meet the many sea creatures who are alive because of her. [This audio originally aired on the app in Jan 2023.]
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August 19, 2025 19 mins
From her signature dance moves to her irresistible beats, global pop sensation Shakira proves that music is the language that transcends borders! When she recorded her first album at just 14 years old, she had no idea that she would go on to unite the Spanish and English speaking-worlds, and become one of the most influential pop artists of all time. This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Goo...
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August 14, 2025 11 mins
Meet Alexis Garcia, a powerhouse writer, director, and filmmaker passionate about female-driven stories, cultural identity, and the magic of storytelling. In this inspiring conversation, Alexis shares how she found her path, why being an outsider shaped her voice, and what’s next for her career.
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Sônia Guajajara grew up in a small Indigenous village in the Amazon where generations of people cared for the land. Sônia witnessed the impact of deforestation on her beautiful home and decided to venture out of her village to answer her call to service. Sônia has since become a Champion of the Earth, an advocate for women, and  Brazil’s first minister for Indigenous peoples. Listen in to learn more about Sônia Guajajara, a voice f...
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August 7, 2025 9 mins
Entrepreneur and creative director Piera Gelardi shares how play, storytelling, and curiosity have shaped her journey — from Refinery29 to her upcoming book ‘The Playful Way’ and beyond.
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August 5, 2025 18 mins
Yayoi Kusama knew she wanted to be an artist from the first time she experienced a hallucination as a child. Her world of colors, dots, and infinite possibilities could not be contained within her head. So, she left her hometown in Japan to pursue a life in art in the United States. Through her signature art style, Yayoi has challenged gender norms, made sense of her visions, and brought a fantastical world of wonder to life. T...
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July 30, 2025 11 mins
We chatted with children’s performer, musician, and puppeteer Megan Piphus about the power of imitating life through objects. Megan Piphus is the first Black woman puppeteer on Sesame Street and she is inspiring young girls to dream big through her character Gabrielle.
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Disability advocates Avery Roberts and Kelly Berger are breaking barriers and building community. In this inspiring episode, they open up about life with CMD, their journey to friendship, and how they’re making space for inclusion and joy.
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July 28, 2025 20 mins
Julia Lopez is a painter of magical moments! In this story we hear about her childhood in the beautiful land of Costa Chica in Mexico. Some story elements, such as dialogue, have been fictionalized. This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. This story was produced by Katie Sprenger with sound design and mixing by Mumble Media. It was written by Esteban Zul. Fac...
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