Samira Wiley, Garcelle Beauvais and Montego Glover.Photo: Alli Holloway; Courtesy Rebel Girls
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Rebel Girls, the girl empowerment brand, is celebrating “Black Girl Magic” with a new kids' book — and a team of stars is showing support.
“I cannot begin to describe my affection for this book. Truly one of the most uplifting pieces I’ve ever encountered,” Glover, a Tony Award-nominated actress, tells PEOPLE in a statement. “It feels like reaching back in memory, coming home in celebration and doing good in the world all at once.”
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“Rebel Girls is dedicated to helping raise the most inspired and confident global generation of girls — which begins with young girls seeing themselves represented in empowering role models,” the book’s editor Lilly Workneh tells PEOPLE in a statement.
Danielle Nicolet.Philomena Kwao.Lovie Simone.Danielle Nicolet.PHOTO: Courtesy Rebel GirlsPhilomena Kwao.PHOTO: Courtesy Rebel GirlsLovie Simone.PHOTO: Eli Joshua
Danielle Nicolet.Philomena Kwao.Lovie Simone.
Danielle Nicolet.
Philomena Kwao.
Lovie Simone.
Danielle Nicolet.PHOTO: Courtesy Rebel GirlsPhilomena Kwao.PHOTO: Courtesy Rebel GirlsLovie Simone.PHOTO: Eli Joshua
After reading100 Real-Life Tales of Black Girl Magic, both Beauvais and Nicolet were introduced to some of the stories for the first time.
“I found reading the stories of these amazing women inspiring,” says Nicolet in a statement. “There were so many stories I hadn’t heard before. I’m proud to share them with kids who will grow up with a whole new set of heroes.”
Adds Beauvais, “I had a wonderful time reading these stories. They are inspiring and I learned a lot.”
The book creators hope young readers will have the same experience — and revel in learning about the bravery and brilliance of the women featured in it.
“[The book] is designed to acknowledge, applaud and amplify the incredible stories of Black women and girls from the past and present, and to celebrate Black Girl Magic around the world,” adds Workneh. “Because if she can see it, she can be it.”
Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Real-Life Tales of Black Girl Magicwill be published this fall. Stories from the audiobook will be available in theRebel Girls, Dream On app.
source: people.com
