Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls

50 Postcards of Women Creators, Leaders, Pioneers, Champions, and Warriors

By Elena Favilli, Francesca Cavallo | Publisher: Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed

About the book

Based on the New York Times bestseller and the most crowdfunded original book in Kickstarter history

Show girls that they can be anything they want to be with this postcard set of 50 women that have changed history, from First Lady Michelle Obama to the Syrian refugee and Olympic swimmer Yusra Mardini. Here are 50 postcards—50 pieces of art to send or save—that celebrate your favorite heroes. The cards are organized with 5 tabbed dividers—organized by the pioneers, leaders, creators, champions, and warriors who have broken down barriers—and everything is packaged in a unique keepsake box. With a short bio of the woman on each card and powerful quotes to pepper the package, this is a perfect stocking stuffer or gift for your favorite feminist.

The rebels include:

Creators: Frida Kahlo, The Bronte Sisters, Julia Child, Nina Simone, Zaha Hadid, Xian Zhang, Ada Lovelace, Maud Stevens Wagner, Maria Callas, and Millo Castro Zaldarriaga

Leaders: Queen Elizabeth I, Fadumo Dayib, Yaa Asantewaa, Jingu, Hatshepsut, Nanny of the Maroons, Lakshmi Bai, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Michelle Obama, and Eufrosina Cruz

Pioneers: Sylvia Earle, Ann Makosinski, Jane Goodall, Alek Wek, Maria Sibylla Merian, Balkissa Chaibou, Wang Zhenyi, Mae C. Jemison, Cholita Climbers, and Maria Reiche

Champions: Yursa Mardini, Maya Gabeira, Wilma Rudolph, Serena and Venus Williams, Mary Kom, Alfonsina Strada, Amna Al Haddad, Misty Copeland, Simone Biles, and Ashley Fiolek

Warriors: Sonita Alizadeh, Claudia Ruggerini, Malala Yousafzai, Manal Al-Sharif, Maya Angelou, Rosa Parks, Anna Politkovskaya, Harriet Tubman, Miriam Makeba, and Irena Sendlerowa

Editions of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls

Hardcover
ISBN 9780525576525

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Based on the New York Times bestseller and the most crowdfunded original book in Kickstarter history

Show girls that they can be anything they want to be with this postcard set of 50 women that have changed history, from First Lady Michelle Obama to the Syrian refugee and Olympic swimmer Yusra Mardini. Here are 50 postcards—50 pieces of art to send or save—that celebrate your favorite heroes. The cards are organized with 5 tabbed dividers—organized by the pioneers, leaders, creators, champions, and warriors who have broken down barriers—and everything is packaged in a unique keepsake box. With a short bio of the woman on each card and powerful quotes to pepper the package, this is a perfect stocking stuffer or gift for your favorite feminist.

The rebels include:

Creators: Frida Kahlo, The Bronte Sisters, Julia Child, Nina Simone, Zaha Hadid, Xian Zhang, Ada Lovelace, Maud Stevens Wagner, Maria Callas, and Millo Castro Zaldarriaga

Leaders: Queen Elizabeth I, Fadumo Dayib, Yaa Asantewaa, Jingu, Hatshepsut, Nanny of the Maroons, Lakshmi Bai, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Michelle Obama, and Eufrosina Cruz

Pioneers: Sylvia Earle, Ann Makosinski, Jane Goodall, Alek Wek, Maria Sibylla Merian, Balkissa Chaibou, Wang Zhenyi, Mae C. Jemison, Cholita Climbers, and Maria Reiche

Champions: Yursa Mardini, Maya Gabeira, Wilma Rudolph, Serena and Venus Williams, Mary Kom, Alfonsina Strada, Amna Al Haddad, Misty Copeland, Simone Biles, and Ashley Fiolek

Warriors: Sonita Alizadeh, Claudia Ruggerini, Malala Yousafzai, Manal Al-Sharif, Maya Angelou, Rosa Parks, Anna Politkovskaya, Harriet Tubman, Miriam Makeba, and Irena Sendlerowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls about?

Based on the New York Times bestseller and the most crowdfunded original book in Kickstarter history

Show girls that they can be anything they want to be with this postcard set of 50 women that have changed history, from First Lady Michelle Obama to the Syrian refugee and Olympic swimmer Yusra Mardini. Here are 50 postcards—50 pieces of art to send or save—that celebrate your favorite heroes. The cards are organized with 5 tabbed dividers—organized by the pioneers, leaders, creators, champions, and warriors who have broken down barriers—and everything is packaged in a unique keepsake box. With a short bio of the woman on each card and powerful quotes to pepper the package, this is a perfect stocking stuffer or gift for your favorite feminist.

The rebels include:

Creators: Frida Kahlo, The Bronte Sisters, Julia Child, Nina Simone, Zaha Hadid, Xian Zhang, Ada Lovelace, Maud Stevens Wagner, Maria Callas, and Millo Castro Zaldarriaga

Leaders: Queen Elizabeth I, Fadumo Dayib, Yaa Asantewaa, Jingu, Hatshepsut, Nanny of the Maroons, Lakshmi Bai, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Michelle Obama, and Eufrosina Cruz

Pioneers: Sylvia Earle, Ann Makosinski, Jane Goodall, Alek Wek, Maria Sibylla Merian, Balkissa Chaibou, Wang Zhenyi, Mae C. Jemison, Cholita Climbers, and Maria Reiche

Champions: Yursa Mardini, Maya Gabeira, Wilma Rudolph, Serena and Venus Williams, Mary Kom, Alfonsina Strada, Amna Al Haddad, Misty Copeland, Simone Biles, and Ashley Fiolek

Warriors: Sonita Alizadeh, Claudia Ruggerini, Malala Yousafzai, Manal Al-Sharif, Maya Angelou, Rosa Parks, Anna Politkovskaya, Harriet Tubman, Miriam Makeba, and Irena Sendlerowa

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls?

Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Biography: general

Where can I read a sample of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780525576525

Is Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls?

Elena Favilli, Francesca Cavallo

Who is the Publisher of the book Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls?

Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780525576525)

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