Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls Features Frida Kahlo & Serena Williams
Meghan Young — April 21, 2016 — Life-Stages
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Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls is an inspired bedtime book that continues the effort to propel feminism forward and simply represent women as the minorities they still are. It essentially reinvents the common fairy tale in order to highlight more modern examples of heroines. From Serena Williams to Frida Kahlo and Elizabeth I, there are a number of amazing women to look up to even in a fantastical sort of way.
Created by Timbuktu Labs, Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls is packed with stories about the life and adventures of 100 extraordinary women. It is also illustrated by 100 different female artists all over the world. From beginning to end, the project is a powerful one that sends a positive message.
Created by Timbuktu Labs, Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls is packed with stories about the life and adventures of 100 extraordinary women. It is also illustrated by 100 different female artists all over the world. From beginning to end, the project is a powerful one that sends a positive message.
Trend Themes
1. Feminist Children's Books - Creating books that empower children, especially girls, by showcasing strong women to look up to as heroes.
2. Global Collaboration - Bringing together artists from all over the world to contribute to a greater cause in creating a book.
3. Modern Heroines - Highlighting modern-day heroines instead of relying on traditional archetypes that often perpetuate gender stereotypes.
Industry Implications
1. Publishing - There is an opportunity for publishers to produce more books like Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls to inspire and educate young minds.
2. Art - Artists can collaborate on more illustrated books that focus on empowering messages and positive role models for children.
3. Media - The media has a responsibility to promote stories and narratives about the remarkable achievements of women to inspire both genders.
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