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.
Review
"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, Senior Editor, Parade"<br ><br >"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, NYTimes best selling author, host and executive producer of Emmy winning Top Chef "Julia Dennison, Executive Editor, Parents"
"In this world where diversity and introducing a broad array of cultures from a young age is more important than ever--something we speak about at Parents all the time--100 Immigrant Women Who Changed the World is a great way to help inform those conversations we must have with our children about celebrating diversity and encouraging empathy for others." --"Julia Dennison, Executive Editor, Parents"
"These stories shine a light on incredible immigrant women who've worked to change the world." --Padma Lakshmi, NYTimes best selling author, host and executive producer of Emmy winning Top Chef "Rebecca Ruiz, Senior Features Writer, Mashable"
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 theGuardian, Vogue, COLORS magazine, McSweeney's, RAI, Il Post, and La Repubblica. She lives in Los Angeles with her dog Lafayette, a Bracco Italiano.