I really loved the diverse range of women featured here in terms of time period, profession, and where they came from. This is very similar to the first two Rebel Girl books, they're quick, one page biographies of inspirational women. My copy had some formatting issues (no illustrations, format with quotes was weird) but besides that it's a great easy read.

Great resource and inspiration for young readers; I wish I could have seen artwork, as I am sure that will add tremendously to the appeal of this work.

Just like the other REBEL GIRLS books, this is wonderful! Filled with absolutely delightful illustrations and inspirational stories about strong women, in this case women who are American immigrants.

I did not like that Anna Wintour was included in this book. There is absolutely a place for strong decisive women in the workplace, but Anna Wintour is widely known for being ruthless, unkind, and creating a toxic work environment. I do not believe those are labels she earned for being a strong woman. I think she earned those labels for being harsh, unkind, and by treating others deplorably. Especially in light of the recent admission on her part of creating a work environment that frowned on racial diversity. I think there are so many strong immigrant women in America that can be showcased that Anna Wintour should not be celebrated.

I love the Rebel Girls series, and was thrilled to find out their latest installment focuses on immigrant women from all over the world! The majority of the ladies represented here I had never heard of, and it is delightful that their stories are being told. I love the Good Night Stories format, as it keeps it short and simple for young readers with just enough details to leave the reader satisfied. I also like that each illustration is done by a different artist, giving light to many different illustrators and their styles (although, of course, some I liked better than others ;-) )

This book is a fantastic contribution to the Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. My kids loved it, and I loved sharing stories of immigrant women with them. Highly recommend.

The latest instalment in the popular Rebel Girls series reveals the stories of athletes, entertainers, business women, activists, creators, scientists, politicians and other inspiring women. Each one is an immigrant and many of them have had to overcome significant challenges to succeed. The mini biographies only take a few minutes to read and each one is accompanied by an illustration, so it’s a good book for dipping in and out of.

Sharing the stories of 100 immigrant women “who have changed the world”, this latest addition to the 'Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls' series has all the elements young readers and parents love about the previous two bestselling books.

Unlike 'Good Night Stories' #1 and #2 which were co-written by Elena Favilli and Francesca Cavallo, this one is authored solely by Elena Favilli. However, like the other books, each of the 100 entries is illustrated by a different artist, so you also get the chance to discover new illustrators via the book (and can easily find each one afterward using an index solely documenting the illustrators).

I was particularly interested to discover Gerda Taro, Lorella Praeli, Malika Oufkir, and Marcela Contreras, all of whose stories I wasn’t familiar with until now, and to see Ilhan Omar, Min Jin Lee, Bana Alabed and Turia Pitt included (the latter whose work I’ve followed for years but didn’t know was born in Tahiti and not Australia until reading it here).

As with the earlier two books, 'Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Immigrants Who Changed the World' makes a great gift for the young people in your life. This one will particularly land with readers learning about and celebrating their own family’s immigration history, and feels especially important in these divisive times.

Thanks to Rebel Girls and NetGalley for providing me with a complimentary ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Great content with life stories of countless immigrant women who did not let their difficulties come in between their success.

I’m a proud owner of the first two Rebel Girls, both of which I’ve been reading to my girl; and I’m definitely going to be getting myself a copy of this too once it’s published.

Sticking true to their style - short snippets of each the brilliant women accompanied by vibrant and gorgeous illustrations.

I’m in awe of their stories. They don’t let their circumstances deter them from achieving their dreams and this one focused on immigrant women would make such an inspiring collection to all girls and even young women, who feel that they don’t belong and that the whole world is against them. Great lessons can be learned from these 100 immigrant women! I can’t wait to read their stories to my girl!

Brilliant work once again! Highly recommended!

actual rating: 3.5

I read the first Rebel Girls book back when it first came out but decided to skip the second one because the overall format just seemed a bit too simplistic for adult readers. I feel like this third installment does still often struggle to find a good balance between easy reading for a young audience and tackling incredibly difficult subjects, but I did find myself enjoying this one more than the first. I think focusing on immigrant women was a really great idea for this moment in time and that they had a really good spread of women from all over the world and in many different fields. If I had to have one criticism it would be a lack of LGBT women but overall it was a very interesting book and I didn't know most of the women featured so I definitely learned a lot.

I love this whole series and this book has quickly become my favourite. I loved hearing all the stories about women who had to overcome the obstacle of moving countries and still focus enough to make such a difference in the world. Each one of these stories is inspiring in it's own way and I'm so glad books like this one exist because these stories need to be told.
Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an arc for an honest review.

I have loved the Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls books since I bought the original when it first appeared. 'This volume, GSfRG: 100 Immigrant Women Who Changed the World completely lives up to the first two. The artwork is, as ever, simply gorgeous - this book is a joy to behold. Just gorgeous and inviting.

The short biographies of women who immigrated to other countries (and, thankfully, not just those who immigrated to the US) were interesting and inspiring. Starting a life and building a community in a new place is hard! The range of talents, careers, and obstacles overcome was varied and interesting. Almost any kid would be able to find a person to inspire them within. A lovely, lovely book. ❤️

One hundred famous female immigrants are celebrated in this brief collective biography, representing diversity in race, religion, and sexuality. Most came to the United States from a wide variety of countries but a few immigrated elsewhere, such as American Josephine Baker to France; included are scientists, athletes, artists, performers, political leaders, and many others. Each entry is done in two or three paragraphs, paired with a full color graphic-style portrait. Unfortunately, only good points about each person are included, even when many are known to be controversial or have negative aspects to their lives such as Arianna Huffington. The book is arranged alphabetically by their first names, and many entries begin “Once upon a time there was a girl…” which comes across as condescending. This works as a recreational read but not adequate for reports. Back matter includes glossary and list of the 70 illustrators.

Woow! What just happened here , oh my cheese crackers what did I read. This was such an amazing book about women that went to do great strides that every girl should read. I wish I had grown up at a time when rebel girls was a thing and maybe I would have felt nudged to be more. The stories of these immigrant women are accompanied by colorful illustrations . Thank you Rebel Girls for my copy. Highly recommend it!

Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Immigrant Women Who Changed the World // by Elena Favilli // illustrated by 70 illustrators from around the world

I don’t remember when I bought the first book in this series for the first time, but ever since I first stumbled upon it, I have bought it for young girls anytime I needed a gift. I have been raving about these books for years and was so thrilled when I saw this one on NetGalley. A Rebel Girls book entirely focused on immigrant women? GIMME THAT! As an immigrant woman myself, I knew I had to read this as soon as possible and was thrilled to receive the ARC!

As always, the stories about each woman are short and to the point. We learn where they are from, what country they moved to, and what they accomplished. There is a wide variety of professions covered, from ballerinas to scientists, ambassadors to professors, engineers to architects. There are also a lot of countries represented as well, from Germany to Japan, Canada to South Africa, South Korea to Ireland. I loved hearing about the many nationalities and cultures, and learned so much myself. There were women from my own country that I had never heard of, such as Karin Schmidt who became chief veterinarian for the Iditarod, and I am so glad that they are being memorialized in this book.

The following are some of the amazing women that are featured in this book. This is only a fraction of them and there are many more that are just as amazing!

Anna Wintour
Carmen Miranda
Diane von Fürstenberg
Eileen Gray
Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
Gloria Estefan
Hannah Arendt
Ilhan Omar
Josephine Baker
Lina Bo Bardi
Lupita Nyong’o
Madeleine Albright
Marjane Satrapi
Rihanna
Samantha Power
Jawahir Jewels Roble
What I always love about these books, and it was again the same this time, is that it always leads me to so many more resources where I can learn more about strong women. I learned about books, podcasts, plays, and other resources that I can seek out to continue educating myself. It is also fun that after the last story, there is a page where girls can write their own story and place their own portrait. It is such a great way to show them that each and every one of them has the opportunity to do great things if they are just willing to try! The book is rounded out with a short glossary that covers terms, such as diplomat, ancestor, and legacy, that may be helpful to young readers.

Each story is beautifully illustrated by women from all around the world. The whole book is full of vibrant colors that will draw in every child that is eager to learn about who they could become or that is seeking out more role models. While I would say this book is geared toward elementary and middle school children, I do believe that leaving this book in an easily visible spot around the house could encourage and inspire girls and women of any age.

A huge thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for providing me with a free copy in exchange for an honest review. I am thrilled to be a part of this by sharing my review. While we do not have our own children yet, I will continue to share these books with the young girls in my life and no matter how our future children identify, these books will always have a place in our home.

A good collection of stories about women who have migrated for a variety of different reasons whether in search of opportunities, freedom, equality or to flee persecution.
The illustrations with their emphasis on the aspect of these women's lives that is being highlighted in the story, will serve to engage young readers.
I liked that they specified the countries they migrated to and from specifically, and the highlighting of difficult words.
I think I would have liked to read these stories of women from all walks of life who have managed to do these amazing things despite the added hurdles they may have faced as immigrants when I was a kid. And that this book exists is surely going to help young girls grow up believing in themselves.

Inspiring stories by strong women

"I wonder how much more I could've achieved, if I didn't spend half of my time defending the fact that I belong where I am." (Sara Mazrouei)

This is the third book of the "rebel girls" series, this time focusing on girls or women who were immigrants at one point in their life. Like the first two, the book focuses on the woman's story on one side and includes an illustration on the other. Thus, each woman gets a two page spread. I really enjoyed the selection of women included in the book, and found some women that I want to learn more about. This book is very inspiring for both girls and boys, and is suited for kids age 7 and up, but also for adults. I think this is the best one of the three books so far.

I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.

Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls is a beautiful collection of stories that are ideal for bedtime, about amazing women who are inspirational to both girls and women across the globe.

I loved the variety of women included in this book and how they all equally got a two page spread. There is at least one woman for you to be inspired by throughout this book. The illustrations were beautiful and I loved how they all started with Once upon a time.

I liked how the back few pages were set out for the reader to write their own story and draw their own picture too.

I was provided a free copy of this book from @netgalley in exchange for my honest review.
This was a great book for young girls and older girls alike! Each two page spread has a gorgeous illustration (from a lot of different artists) and a short, one page story of a remarkable immigrant woman. The women in the book come from different parts of history to modern day, different parts of the world, and many different ways that they change the world. There are politicians and activists, artists and athletes, inventors and scientists, and so many other great world changers. Although I have heard of them, I have not read any of the other Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girl books, but looks like I might need to change that!
This book currently has a publication date of 13 October, so be sure to mark your calendar! This would be a great Christmas gift for any young girl in your life!
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Great, inspiring stories of women from all over the world who have put their mark on the US and the world. Loved it and so did my daughter!