Amazing girls from around the world
07 Mar 2019
We're big supporters of learning about the cool things kids are doing all over the world. To celebrate International Women's Day, we're sharing some of our favourite tools to learn about girls and women doing amazing things across the globe.
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Like most lovers of children's literature (and fans of super female role models), we've got a copy of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls in our library. If it's a busy day or a long car trip and you can't find a beautiful moment of bliss to sit down and read with the kids, try putting on the Rebel Girls podcast!
A podcast from four Emmy-winning news professionals (Stephanie Kelmar, Ro Thomas Schwarz, Tori Campbell, Kimberly Hunter), KidNuz is a perfect podcast to play on the morning run to school. Check out the episode from January 3rd, talking about Olivia Moulteiethe youngest female soccer player to accept an athletic scholarship for college!
Tumble Science Podcast for Kids
Meet 11-year-old Sarah Galvani-Townsend, the girl with a love for science who's studying dogs and rabies as an extracurricular! Her episode, The Girl Who Spoke Science, is one of many featuring girls doing unusual, brilliant things with science.
Though it’s designed with teachers and their students in mind, Notable Women is for everyone. Featuring 100 historic women selected from the Teachers Righting History database, the augmented reality experience highlights the women who have shaped our past and serve as role models for the future.
Fearless Girl at Federation Square
If it’s time to take a break from tech, why not head to Federation Square to catch a glimpse of the Fearless Girl?
Or check out some inspiring stories on Story Box Library! We love The Incredible Freedom Machines, The Lost Girl and Hark, It's Me, Ruby Lee! (just to name a few!). You can check out our full story collection to take your pick.
