Common Sense Media Review
By Molly Jackel
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Inspiring tales of diverse women who persevered.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 7+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Listen
What's It About?
Based on the same-named book, each episode of GOOD NIGHT STORIES FOR REBEL GIRLS tells the story of a notable woman, narrated by other notable women -- like Melinda Gates, Priscilla Chan, and Tarana Burke. The stories highlight women and girls who've triumphed against the odds to achieve greatness through determination, bravery, and talent. The episodes are short enough to work as bedtime stories and have a fairytale feel to them. Women from various countries, eras, backgrounds, and fields are represented, and the writing makes the stories engaging for adults, too.
Is It Any Good?
These brief but detailed biographies bring to light many unknown achievements throughout women's history. Each episode of the Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls podcast is narrated by an accomplished storyteller and/or actor (examples include Tarana Burke, Priscilla Chan, Anita Hill, Pamela Adlon) in often magically unfolding ways, with a real fairytale vibe. They're written in a compelling way, with a well-produced score, which can hold both children and adult listeners' attention.
Women from a very wide range of fields, eras, and places are represented, and their accomplishments, despite often-great hurdles, are clearly illustrated. The dreamy style makes these an especially good bedtime (or nighttime road trip) choice.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the different women profiled in Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. Which stories do you like best? Why?
Which of the women had you heard of before? Why do you think you might not have heard of some of them?
What kinds of obstacles did these women face as they pursued their dreams? What do you think you would have done in their position?
Why are the girls and women in this podcast considered "rebels"? Do girls still face barriers trying to achieve great things?
How do the women featured in each story embody courage, integrity and perseverance? Why are these important character strengths?
Podcast Details
- Release date : March 6, 2018
- Genre : History
- Run time : 17 minutes
- Website : https://www.rebelgirls.com/podcast
- Host : Various Hosts
- Production Company and Network : Rebel Girls
- Pricing structure : Free (Free with limited episodes on listening platforms; more available for free on the Rebel Girls app; access to all episodes with a 3.99 monthly/39.99 yearly subscription via app.)
- Topics : Activism , Arts , History
- Character Strengths : Courage , Integrity , Perseverance
- Award : Common Sense Selection
- Last updated : September 29, 2025
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