| Title | : | Rebel Girls Lead: 25 Tales of Powerful Women |
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| ISBN | : | 1953424066 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9781953424068 |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 64 |
| Publication | : | First published January 26, 2021 |
Reach for new heights with Vice President Kamala Harris. Organize voter registration with Stacey Abrams. Spread messages of kindness with Lady Gaga. And captain a team of Olympic gymnasts with Aly Raisman.
This collection of 25 stories includes the most beloved stories of leadership from the first three volumes of the New York Times best-selling series, Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. And also features 11 brand new tales of women’s activism, bravery, and vision.
Rebel Girls Lead celebrates the leadership of women from Michelle Obama to Malala Yousafzai. It is illustrated by female artists from around the world.
Rebel Girls Lead: 25 Tales of Powerful Women Reviews
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What do Lady Gaga, Harriet Tubman and Cleopatra all have in common? They're rebels!
I'm absolutely in love with the concept of the Rebel Girls series. I have gifted the "Good Night Stories" many times, but I'm a bit embarrassed to say this is the first I've sat down and read one myself. The "Rebel Girls Lead" installment is sort of greatest hits bonus collection, as it contains 14 previously-published stories plus 11 brand new ones. Written in fairytale style, middle grade readers will learn about:
Aly Raisman, Angela Merkel, Ann Richards, Cleopatra, Queen Elizabeth I, Eufrosina Cruz, Giusi Nicolini, Harriet Tubman, Jacinda Ardern, Kamala Harris, Lady Gaga, Leymah Gbowee, Malala Yousafzai, Mary Barra, Melinda Gates, Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Pat Summitt, Rigoberta Menchu Tum, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Sonia Sotomayor, Stacey Abrams, Tammy Duckworth, Wilma Mankiller, Xiye Bastida
Now if you've read that list of women's names, you've surely clued into the fact that the authors lean left (to put it mildly). Even though I do as well, I wish the book felt a little more bipartisan so it wouldn't alienate a large faction of readers. There is so much power in the notion of inspiring young girls to do great things, and that message should (and can) be universal. Maybe that's wishful thinking on my part, but this is a book of fairytales after all.
Every one-page story has an accompanying portrait of its subject, each done by a different female illustrator from all over the world. LOVE. THAT. The book concludes with a spread for girls to write their own stories and draw self portraits, a What Kind of Leader Are You quiz, and Leadership Training exercises (e.g. "Get Ready to Protest!").
Would I gift a Rebel Girls book again now that I've read one? Absolutely. I'm just now more aware that some recipients may find the content heavy-handed in opposition to their own viewpoints.
My thanks to the publisher and authors for the opportunity to view an advanced copy via NetGalley. -
An amazing compilation of introduction of the women who has made history and made a difference in one way or the other for the betterment of everyone.
The writing is summarised in a page describing one personality alongwith a colourful portrait. It's a simple yet powerful read as all the rebel girls series books.
So grateful for this book.
Thank you, publisher, the author, the artist and the team, for the advance reading copy. -
Rebel Girls Lead is a small but solid volume in the growing "Rebel Girls" stable of biographies and stories of female empowerment, released to coincide with the inauguration of Kamala Harris as Vice President of the USA. This book focuses particularly on women who have assumed leadership roles, and over half of the biographies are repetitions from earlier books, including
Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Tales of Extraordinary Women and
Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls 2.
Each of the page-long biographies opens with the words "Once there was a girl..." (or similar) and details the challenges that these inspiring women overcame to realise their leadership potential and become icons for other women and girls. The biographies are accompanied by colourful portraits, each produced by a different female artist.
Given the origins of the series, it's not surprising that there is a distinctly American slant to the selection of subjects (15 of the 25), although I was pleased to see the inclusion of several non-US leaders, including Malala Yousafzai, Angela Merkel and Jacinda Ardern. The leaders are chosen from a variety of fields, many political, but also those who fight for women's and indigenous rights, peace and the environment. The timeframe spans from ancient history to the USA's newly-sworn in Vice President.
The volume concludes with a series of worksheets, encouraging young readers to consider their own leadership skills, style and aspirations.
My only disappointment was that I felt three of the biographies - those of Cleopatra, Elizabeth 1 and Michelle Obama, inexplicably downplayed these women's most notable achievements, focussing instead on the men they fell in love with and what beautiful clothes they wore. To me, that seemed contrary to the rationale of the series and a disservice to their phenomenal example.
My thanks to publisher Rebel Girls and Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this title. -
An inspirational book for young girls.
- Excellent illustrations
- Inspiring read-ups on Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Lady Gaga, Malala Yousafzai, Kamala Harriss etc.
Some things that I kept thinking about:
- This isn't really Rebel Girls Lead but more of American Rebel Girls lead. There are hardly any girls from other places. Malala represents the whole of Asia! This is published in US and aiming American readers probably, with a very narrow lens of inspirational women. But I kept thinking about it, especially given the title 'Rebel Girls'. -
Thank you NetGalley for providing an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
When I looked at the contents, I discovered that I only knew of 11 out of the 25 women featured in this book. I’m very satisfied to have read about all these amazing women from different times, ages and ethnicities.
A short yet excellent book that’ll have readers of all ages intrigued and inspired to follow their dreams, face challenges and make a difference. -
When will there ever be a Rebel Girls book for which I don't write the feedback as "fantastic"? Never!!!
I have read and loved the first three volumes of the Rebel Girls series and this special edition continues in the same format. The book informs little ones about 25 extraordinary leaders who had humble beginnings and worked hard to make their dreams come true. While some of the names are historical and some have been included in the earlier books, there are eleven noteworthy new names added in this edition. I was especially happy to see the inclusion of Jacinda Ardern and Kamala Harris in the Rebel family.
As always, a wonderful read and a worthy addition to your little one's library.
I received an advance review copy of the book from NetGalley, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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Rebel Girls Lead: 25 Tales of Powerful Women is another fantastic addition to what has grown from a series into a movement and mindset. In vibrant, eye-catching style the book lays out 25 inspirational stories of iconic women. The text is engaging and gives just enough information about the legends to bring them to life which the author hopes will start a fire burning inside of you knowing you can achieve great things just like these seasoned rebels and fostering a desire to perhaps pick up a book to learn more about whoever may create a spark within your mind. The imagery showcases a plethora of artists from all over the world and complements the biography superbly. Rebel Girls introduces us to remarkable women and their extraordinary lives, this mini edition features tales of powerful leaders, including Stacey Abrams, Lady Gaga, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor and more! Empowering, moving and inspirational, this is a beautifully crafted book that would take pride of place on anyone's bookshelf and would be perfect for a school or community library.
We know the world will be better, stronger, and more just when girls have the same level of confidence as boys. So these books use storytelling to show girls a universe of possibilities and inspire them to dream without limits. Because when she sees it, she can be it. This collection showcases some of the most beloved stories about leadership from the first three volumes of the New York Times best-selling series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. Targeted towards children aged 5-10, it also features 11 brand new tales of women’s activism, bravery, determination, and vision. Readers can reach for new heights with Vice President Kamala Harris, organize voter registration drives with Stacey Abrams, spread messages of kindness with Lady Gaga, and captain a team of Olympic gymnasts with Aly Raisman. The exciting, easy-to-read stories are paired with colorful full-page portraits created by female artists from all around the world. Highly recommended. -
thanks to netgalley and the publisher for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review.
"if you have a problem, you've got to solve it because that problem is going to get bigger in six months."
-mary barra
combining well-known public figures and other heroines that are less famous, this collection of stories about brave strong women recognizes the efforts they put into their battles and how their resilience and persistence helped them to get where they are. it's important that little girls know their value and get inspired by other women who are not afraid to make a change in the world. -
I really loved reading this collection of 25 short stories about women in leadership. I haven’t read the other books in the series, and this has certainly made me want to pick them up in the future. The writing style was really interesting. I loved the idea of writing about real life in the form of fairy tales. Also, I really liked the idea of having portrait of the relevant person on every page so you are able to visualise exactly who they are talking about. Overall., I really enjoyed this short collection of stories and would recommend it to middle-grade readers who love learning about inspirational women in leadership roles!
I received a free e-copy of this via NetGalley and have written this review voluntarily. -
*Disclaimer: I received this book for free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This type of book is always an interesting thing to pick up every so often. They tend to introduce you to historical figures that you may not have otherwise heard of and prompts you to learn more about them on your own. This book concentrates on women in leadership, prompted by the election of Kamala Harris as vice president in 2020.
The artwork is all done by female artists from around the world and I appreciated the diversity of the figures included. This book introduced me to several indigenous historical women that I had never heard of and would love to learn more about.
Overall I think this would be a great learning tool to share with children. My only gripe is that it could have been longer and included either more details on each woman, or listed more women.
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I really enjoyed this! This is a simple nonfiction book for young girls that has little snippets about female leaders. I really love the art style in these and how diverse the women in these are. I will say, I'm not the intended audience so while I do think that these are important and informative I don't think ill ever look back on it or remember much about it.
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How I read this: Free ebook copy received through NetGalley
What I loved about Rebel Girls Lead:
1. These women in the book truly rock! They are inspiring and wonderful personalities. Every single one is introduced in one short page, but it's all the correct points and it reads great. Fast read too, kind of a coffee table book that way.
2. Beautiful illustrations! Every single one is done by a new artist and it brings a lot of freshness and color to the whole book.
3. At the end, you are encouraged to put yourself on the page next to these amazing women. For a younger reader, this could prove very inspiring.
4. There is also a questionnaire sort of test that helps you decide what kind of leader you are. It's kind of like those tests they used to have in teen magazines. It's fun and in my opinion, quite meaningful.
5. There are exercises for activism and leadership training, which is pretty cool!
6. There's plenty of diversity in terms of race. Definitely not just white ladies!
What I think could have been done better:
1. There are some international ladies in there, but the overall feel was 'mostly Americans'. Well, okay, it's not so bad when I counted - 16 out of 25 were Americans, and I do get that the book is being published in America, so it makes sense to include more of them there. Take this as you will, but I think ladies all over the world can be cool!
2. When I said there's plenty of diversity in terms of race, that's what I meant - race only. I was a little sad to not see even a single trans woman with great achievements. They need to be represented too, especially because there are now more trans teens and even kids transitioning than there were in the past. They need to see themselves. And there are plenty amazing trans ladies to include. (I can name a few off the top of my head.)
Overall, this book greatly reminded me of another one I reviewed a few years ago, called
What Would Boudicca Do?: Everyday Problems Solved by History's Most Remarkable Women. They are quite similar in their aim and format, only I think Rebel Girls Lead is meant for younger readers, as Boudicca has quite a lot of four letter words and is maybe aimed more at teens and young adults. Boudicca is also longer (50 stories and not 25) and it has trans ladies repped. However, Rebel Ladies Lead is illustrated in color, while Boudicca is just black and white print, although also has lovely drawings.
Don't get me wrong about comparing these books - they're both great and absolutely necessary. I'm only listing the differences I observed. So I can recommend both and they're very inspiring - if you've got a young (or youngish) reader in the house, you may want to check out both (age appropriately, though!)
I thank the publisher for giving me a free copy of the ebook in exchange to my honest review. This has not affected my opinion.
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I've read several titles of the "Little People, Big Dreams" series and love how they explain in few worlds and wonderful illustrations the biographies of famous people that accomplished something in their life.
While the "Little People, Big Dreams" books are clearly aimed at elementary school or even kindergarden, I thaught the "Rebel Girls" books were written for a slightly older audience, like Middle Grade. There is even a quiz at the end to test what kind of leader you are and a 'Leadership Training'. This content is clearly for ages 10+.
However, the writing of the short biographies is just as simplistic as it is in the "LP,BD" series, all in all only one page of text and another page with a portrait of the 'Rebel Girl' in question.
The text is still informative, and I got to know some interesting women. Nevertheless, I would have liked the texts to be a bit longer, maybe at least three pages or so. Also, they could have varied the beginnings a bit more, because all entries start with "Once upon a time a girl named...." or "Once there was a girl named...".
I am most impressed by Malala Yousafzai, such a remarkable young girl who fought for her right for education, even when faced with threads to her life. I'm a bit surprised that Greta Thunberg is not included, she is the epitome of a Rebel Girl that leads! And I spotted one mistake: Angela Merkel did not study chemistry but physics. -
I recieved this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
What a wonderfull book! I think all the Rebel Girls books are important, but I think this is the only one I like it completely
A very inspiring book and I am totally agree with them: all of us are rebel girls, we are amazing, we are smart and we can change the world.
P.D: I want to read more about rebel girls in all the world, not only U..S -
Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC.
Another beautiful compilation of powerful women around the world who stood up for what is right and brought about a change. -
This was a very good book. It was educational and I learned a lot. Definitely would recommend. It also wasn’t very long which was nice.
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Many thanks to Netgalley and Rebel Girls for my DRC of this book in exchange for an impartial review. This review was written voluntarily and all opinions herein are my own.
I have had a couple of Rebel Girls books on my TBR for a while now, and I was glad to see this one on Netgalley. I read it and really enjoyed it. It reminded me of books like She Represents by Caitlin Donohue and Nevertheless, She Wore It by Ann Shen.
As the title suggests, this book features 25 amazing women who have broken/ are breaking glass ceilings in spite of their gender, sexuality, religion, and race. I love how the author(s) gave insight into each woman’s background, and ended each entry with their most prominent achievement. I love this as a resource for young readers because it teaches them that they can achieve anything regardless of the color of their skin. This book was really diverse, and I highly appreciate that.
The illustrations were so vivid and detailed, and they made the book really fun to read. I enjoyed this one and I highly recommend it. -
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The inspiration for this book was truly historical, I love the Rebel girls collection and see some of my favorites Powerful women again in this compilation of 25 women that change the world was inspiring I'll be purchasing a copy for my niece who is a total rebel girl ♥ -
A huge thanks to the publisher for reaching out to me with a free eARC of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review!
The Rebel Girls books have been on my TBR ever since the first one got announced, but I have sadly never gotten to them yet. After reading this mini edition, I will have to make it my priority to read them all, because it's so incredibly inspiring!
Sure, reading this at 26 is also kind of depressing, especially when reading about girls younger than you, haha! But more importantly, most importantly, this book is empowering. Awe-inspiring. I have learned so much, and I am truly in awe of the power of these women. Their tenacity, their determination. Their strength. The things some of them have gone through... My heart breaks for them. But despite it all, they kept going!
I have already lined up some documentaries and movies to learn more about these amazing women.
Education is key.
Girls need to know that women like this are out there, and that they can do anything they want to do, no matter where they're from. This book showcases people from all kinds of upbringing, and from different countries, so it truly shows girls "if it can be done, you can do it".
Wonderful book, which should be used in classrooms all over, because for boys, this is important too! Show them what women can do, and teach them to empower women instead of knock them down!
Also at the end is a lovely little feature where you can write your own story, and draw your own portrait, so you can be in the book as well. Talk about powerful!
Speaking of drawings, all drawings were made by women all over the world, giving us a wonderful collection of art of all kinds of styles! A true joy to look at.
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This is no different from the other Rebel Girl books in the way it is colorful, inspiring, and empowering, and even though I’m not exactly its target reader, I felt the message of the stories in this book deep in my heart and I wouldn’t hesitate to gift a copy of this to my young nieces. I liked that it tried its best to showcase women of different ages, ethnicities, nationalities, industries, and advocacy, and that the stories were written in simple language yet with great effect. All the accompanying art is gorgeous, and I thought each one represented the featured individuals well.
But my favorite above all would be the activity pages at the end of the book, especially the one wherein the reader can write their own story and draw themselves. Allowing that space can encourage little girls to believe that they can do and enjoy good things as well as help others, and that is important.
Read my full review on Bookbed.
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The authors of this collection have taken some earlier stories from earlier Rebel Girls stories, and combined them to honor Kamala Harris being elected vice president of the United States. It is such a glass ceiling breaking moment that they felt that they had to come out with her story and put out stories of other leading rebel girls.
So many strong, amazing women from around the world are covered in this illustrated one page biographies that give you a taste of what makes them famous. With a mix of current and historic women any reader can get a good sense of what makes these women special.
I love that the book is so up to date that we have Stacey Abrams, the activist from Georgia in this group.
It might surprise you to find Lady Gaga in there, but she is featured for what she has done for the LGBTQ community.
Great book to introduce teens to some women who have made a difference both in the past and in the present and the future.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available or an honest review. -
Aly Raisman.
Angela Merkel.
Ann Richards.
Coleoptera.
Elizabeth I.
Eufrosina Cruz.
Giusi Nicolini.
Harriet Tubman.
Jacinda Ardern.
Kamala Harris.
Lady Gaga.
Leymah Gbowee.
Malala Yousafzai.
Mary Barra.
Melinda Gates.
Michelle Obama.
Oprah Winfrey.
Pat Summitt.
Rigoberta Menchú Tum.
Ruth Bader Ginsberg.
Sonia Sotomayor.
Stacey Abrams.
Tammy Duckworth.
Wilma Mankiller.
Xiye Bastida.
These are the inspirational women who fill the pages of this new mini Rebel Girls edition, Rebel Girls Lead - a glorious, beautiful book that showcases, celebrates and honours beloved female leaders from around the world.
Rebel Girls have collected 25 empowering stories from their first three volumes of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls to encourage their young readers that like the women in this book, YOU to can be a leader.
Know these women’s names. Know their stories and the challenges they faced to make our world a better place. Share their hopes and their dreams. Believe in them as much as you believe in yourself. Be curious. Be brave. Be a leader. Be a rebel girl! -
I am so grateful for this book. There has been such negativity and death in the world recently, and I was looking for something positive. I suppose sometimes we all just need an inspiring book to lift up our spirits! This book was exactly that. Stories of strong women from all around the world, fighting their battle and never giving up no matter what. So inspirational; and it goes to tell, consistent hard work gets you to places. No matter what people say or how they make you feel, you just need one true believer to support you truly.
I am so happy to learn about the journeys of these strong women, some of which I hadn't heard until now! It's never too late though.
Even though this book is designed for kids (I cannot wait to read this book to my kids someday in the distant future.) it is just as effective for adults. The ending of the book gives us an opportunity to write our own stories and draw ourselves along with a quiz that determines what type of leader we would be. It was really exciting to read Rebel Girls Lead.
Thank you Netgalley and Rebel Girls for this ARC. It helped me breathe better. -
Rebel Girls Lead // by Francesca Cavallo and Elena Favilli
Rebel Girls has provided us with another excellent title to add to the "gift to every little girl you know" list. Although I know I'll be reading these books with my children no matter how they identify because the people covered in this book aren't just strong female leaders for women. They are strong leaders, period. It doesn't matter whether you agree with them politically, socially, etc. These women are strong, they are fierce, and they want to make the world a better place the way they feel it is possible to do so. I really like how we once again have examples of people that are still alive, with a wide variety of ages, as well as people that have already passed on, some recently and some a long time ago. The women covered in this book come from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, professions, etc. It was a fun and educational book that I am looking forward to sharing.
Thank you to the authors, publisher, and NetGalley for providing me with a free copy in exchange for an honest review. -
Rebel Girls Lead - 25 Tales of Powerful Women gives us 25 women leaders in fairy tale form. It is part of the award-winning Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls series.
After reading some of the previous stories, I wanted to read more. It didn’t disappoint. I really enjoyed the fact that they managed to include Kamala Harris in this book too. She and other amazing women mentioned are making (/made) history. Such beautiful stories of resilience, bravery and willpower.
I can’t wait to read these to my own kids someday. ❤️
𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘈𝘙𝘊 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘯 𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸. -
I have been interested in reading some of these books for a while, I was so excited to get a copy of this from NetGalley! This was a brilliant collection of some of the most inspiring women, complete with beautiful illustrations and a variety of women, from Lady Gaga to Kamala Harris. I will 100% be buying a physical copy of these collections in the future as I would love to read them to my own children one day.
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— thanks to #netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an e-ARC of #rebelgirlslead in exchange for an honest review.
ah once again, the rebel girls books do not disappoint. enjoyed reading this. the art style and the writing are beautiful and simple, perfect for young children to read, enjoy and be educated! the selection of women here is great and their stories are satisfying to read and appreciate the art of. -
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an e-arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Y'all know im huge fan of this book series, and this one wasn't an exception, i enjoyed reading this, i think its a perfect read for young children to show them there are amazing women out there who were able to fulfill their dreams. To show them they can do it too even when the world tell them they can't. It's a read to enjoy and to be educated. -
*Thank you to NetGalley & Rebel Girls for an e-ARC of this book*
I'm a bit sceptical about reducing these women's achievements to one single page, especially when sometimes there's too much focus on their husbands and kids rather than the actual achieving. Still, this seems like a great book to introduce kids to these absolutely amazing women and every elementary school should have this book in their library. Also loved the diverse art styles, really beautiful! -
Thank you to Rebel Girls and NetGalley for providing me with an e-ARC of Rebel Girls Lead.
Rebel Girls Lead: 25 Tales of Powerful Women focuses on stories of female leaders. I always love learning about more amazing women with the Rebel Girls books. Again, I learnt about more inspiring women and that's all I want from the books of Rebel Girls.
