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REBEL GIRLS is a global, multi-platform empowerment brand dedicated to helping raise the most inspired and confident generation of girls through content, experiences, products, and community. Originating from an international best-selling children's book, Rebel Girls amplifies stories of real-life women throughout history, geography, and field of excellence. With a growing community of nearly 20 million self-identified Rebel Girls spanning more than 100 countries, the brand engages with Generation Alpha through its book series, award-winning podcast, events, and merchandise. With the 2021 launch of the Rebel Girls app, the company has created a flagship destination for girls to explore a wondrous world filled with inspiring true stories of extraordinary women. JESS HARRITON (editor and author) is an editor at Rebel Girls, working on stories to delight and inspire girls 7 to 12. Previously, she was an editor at Penguin Random House, where she worked with best-selling and award-winning authors. Her writing has appeared in Concrete Literary Magazine and HelloGiggles.com. Jess graduated from Emerson College in 2013. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, in an apartment filled with books. MAITHY VU (editor and author) is a Vietnamese American writer who loves surrealism and most things odd. While earning her BA in theater arts at the University of California, Santa Cruz, she spent time writing poetry, plays, and slightly bizarre sketches for an all-women comedy team. Maithy published her novella, Wounded Wisteria, in 2015, combining fiction in verse with her own watercolor illustrations. She earned her MLA in creative writing and literature at Harvard Extension School, where she completed her first novel, Squid Season. In early 2019, Maithy joined the editorial team at Rebel Girls. Since then, her colleagues have been given compulsory lectures about Taylor Swift on a weekly basis. BINDI IRWIN (foreword) is a passionate wildlife conservationist, who has inherited her parents' love for wildlife and wild places. Born to Wildlife Warriors Steve and Terri Irwin, Bindi is a determined soul, destined to make a positive difference on the planet. Australia Zoo has always been her home. Every animal is part of her family. As Bindi has grown, so has her passion for conservation. She has traveled the world, visiting wild places, to learn more about the planet she wants to protect into the future. Through Wildlife Warriors, Bindi continues to work with her family to share the message of conservation.
Rebel Girls of all ages will love this new volume of Good Night Stories honoring the next generation of phenomenal women. -- Meena Harris, founder and CEO of Phenomenal Media I have always wanted my daughters to think outside the box. Reading Rebel Girls' books has taught them to do just that. By seeing examples of women and girls who stand up for what they believe in, it gives them behavior to model and ideas for their own future. -- Kristen Bell, actor and author I felt inspired after reading these stories about boundary-pushing heroes who showcase how young girls are changing the world! -- Sky Brown, Olympian, professional skateboarder and surfer Rebel Girls continues to be a radiant force that lifts up women and girls, giving our stories light, air, and shine. -- Montego Glover, Tony Award-nominated actress Every story in the book encourages young women to dream big and not let their past, or any setbacks, hold them back... [it] has the potential to be a truly life changing book for young readers -- Education and Training Magazine I am empowered by the stories of these impressive young girls impacting the world and building a better future for us all. -- Ashley Fiolek, professional motocross racer Rebel Girls is a pioneer in not only inspiring future changemakers, but communicating that being active is a result of believing in each other's determination and bravery. -- Xiye Bastida, climate activist
