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Another great addition to the Rebel Girls library. I’m always thrilled to get to download these and share them with my nibling.

And this one might be my favorite! Instead of the regular collections of miniature biographies of amazing women, this collection is more personal, more intimate. The biographies are great, but here we get to actually read these Rebel Girls’ words on how they dealt with the challenges in their lives. The encouragements and advice feels so much more direct.

There are letters about fear and failure, but also hope and thriving. From artists and activists and entrepreneurs. There’s photographs and poems and recipes, and so much creative joy. I can’t wait to add this to my collection.

Thanks to Rebel Girls and NetGalley for the opportunity to review this ARC.

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Thank you @netgalley for sending me an ARC of Dear Rebel in exchange of an honest review!
A lovely book of stories about being engaged, achieving and overcoming, regardless of your race or social background. I did like the diverse, inspiring stories and the dynamic promoted. A book one may visit more than once, not necessarily for girls only…

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Rebel Girls never disappoints. Another inspiring collection of changemakers and leaders. Will be buying this for my daughter & her friends!

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We are huge Rebel Girls fans in this house and this is such a brilliant addition to the collection. Inspiring, thought provoking, a great conversation starter and one we will return to again and again. Looking forward to buying a copy of this when published to add to the collection and will be buying as gifts. It is the perfect gift for the younger people in your life as it's one that will be returned to again and again and a joy to pick up and dip into.
Hugely recommend.

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Once again quite inspiring though I found it repetitive to read in one go. I'd recommend coming back every day for another short chapter, maybe read it together with your daughter and then talk about it. Loved the layout as always with Rebel girls books.

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Whyyyy oh whyyyyy every Rebel Girl book does it to me?
If most other books are primarily suited for a somewhat younger audience, this one looks like a book that might be enjoyed by anyone of any age. I can totally see how any, literally any girl, woman, womxn – of whatever age, of whatever background – will find this book an inspiring read.
When I was done reading it, my first thought was that this is the absolute new hot coffee table book idea. Keep it in your home accessible for anyone at any time, look through it, and let anyone who visits you look through it.
I still think that’s a good idea, although the book is so much more than that.
The stories, the letters, the messages – everything this book contains – it is another example of a perfect way to show girls and young (and not so young) women all around the world that they CAN. That they are good enough. That they matter. That they are worthy. That they are valuable. That they are smart. That they can do anything. Absolutely anything.
The book also radiates love, acceptance, compassion, and – passion. And so so so much love.

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This book is completely different than the other Rebel Girls books I've read and reviewed because this one is the women themselves speaking whether it's through a letter, poem or essay style piece talking about themselves and how they are taking on the world. Some of the women give advice, some talk about their concerns, and others talk to their past selves or their children and talk about what they hope for their future.

This book all together has 125 different women talking about their experiences and I feel like anyone who reads this book will be able to connect with at one of these women and what they have experienced. I will recommend this book to my peers at work and encourage them to read it as well.

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Dear Rebel by Rebel Girls is one of the best collections by Rebel Girls, in my opinion. It is an entire collective of information, activities, and amazing stories of spectacular Rebel Women who can and should inspire our young children. From chefs and athletes to business women and inventors these amazing women's stories and the corresponding activities, for example recipes are fun for the whole family. It's truly a great read that is also a fun activity book. I do not have children of my own but all of my adopted nieces and nephews will be given this book going forward!

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From the company that makes the good night stories for girls, this book has letters from various female icons. This was a fun twist on their books with actual words from many of the women they’ve covered!

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Thank you @netgalley for sending me an ARC of Dear Rebel in exchange for an honest review!
This is a very sweet book! It teaches kids that you can succeed and find happiness in many different paths. Following your dreams is the most important thing.
I love how many different stories are shown from women of various ethnicities and backgrounds! It's essential to show young girls that no matter your race or your background you can still achieve your goals! It uplifts women of colour, disabled women and queer women, showing that there's room for everyone to succeed.

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This book is really beautiful. It's a beautiful concept and the full-color pages are so eyecatching! The anecdotes are diverse, so girls of all different backgrounds and interests can find something relatable and inspiring between the pages. Personally I don't enjoy cooking or sports, so I wasn't a fan of the recipes or sports-related stories, but there were still sections of the book I could take interest in, like those discussing overcoming challenges and succeeding at the arts. I would have loved a book like this as a young girl.

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Again, these books are ewally cute and definitely inspirational for young girls out there. I think these letters to themselves or others are really enjoyable.

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What an incredible collection of inspirational letters poems, notes, and self-portraits by amazing women. In their own words and pictures, they share their experiences, their advice, and the road to their successes as a way of reaching out to young rebels to show them the way. This collection comprises over 125 accounts, alongside photos, illustrations, recipes, and poems, all beautifully laid out. QR codes are interspersed to lead young rebels to more inspirational information. The amazing women vary widely from YouTubers to sportsperson, songwriters, activists, businesswomen, and chefs. Due out October 3rd, this is a volume worth waiting for. Rebel Girls have wonderfully collaborated with Room to Read for this volume, who support adolescent girls experiencing deep inequalities with educational enrichment. #dearrebel #rebelgirls #netgalley #inspirationalwomen #supportinggirls #roomtoread

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A really great, lively and informative read. A book that you can sit down and read cover to cover (you won’t want to stop) or you can dip in and out and pick favourites you want to read about. The book is full of letters that really made it seem like to book was written just for me (and my niece) and we were the important ones being told about people’s lives.
The colours and page set up make it all fun and engaging whilst feeding you just such great info.

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Dear Rebel by Rebel Girls.
125+ Women Share Their Secrets to Taking on the World. Including.
Samantha Barry
-Jill Culton
-Melinda French Gates
-Laurene Powell Jobs
-Maria Teresa Kumar
-Philomena Kwao
-Geetha Murali
-Catt Sadler
-Randi Zuckerberg.
I did enjoy this. Loved seeing the pictures of different powerful women. There was some blank pages which was a disappointment. Loved the different poems. Some I really liked.
Dancing girl.
Dream.
I know you.
Girls of the world. I liked the different recipes too. Mac n cheese stood out for me. 5*.

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