Alicia Alonso Takes the Stage

REBEL GIRLS is a global, multi-platform empowerment brand dedicated to helping raise the most inspired and confident generation of girls through content, experiences, products, and community. Originating from an international best-selling children's book, Rebel Girls amplifies stories of real-life women throughout history, geography, and field of excellence. With a growing community of nearly 20 million self-identified Rebel Girls spanning more than 100 countries, the brand engages with Generation Alpha through its book series, award-winning podcast, events, and merchandise. With the 2021 launch of the Rebel Girls app, the company has created a flagship destination for girls to explore a wondrous world filled with inspiring true stories of extraordinary women.

Engaged Community -
Thanks to a supportive and active global community, Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls broke crowdfunding records. Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls 2 followed in 2017, and broke the record set by the first, making the series the highest-funded publishing project in crowdfunding history. Since publication, the books have sold over 4 million copies, have been translated into 49 languages, and are available worldwide. The Rebel Girls community counts on the brand to tell stories that help every girl in the world dream bigger, aim higher, and fight harder.
Diversity - In 2018, only about 7% of children's books published in the US featured Latinx characters -- according to data from the Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) which has been measuring representation in children's books since 1985. Even fewer books offer representation of characters living with disabilities. The stories that children read at a young age tell them how to view themselves in the world and inform their hopes and dreams. Alicia Alonso, a world-renowned prima ballerina from Cuba who continued to dance despite losing her sight, is a historic example of perseverance and artistic spirit.
Arts In Action - The arts are a key component of STEAM education, supplementing traditional STEM curricula with the skills kids need to become truly well-rounded. Arts education has been proven to teach creativity, collaboration, cultural awareness, critical thinking, and to inspire confidence in students. Alicia Alonso's story shows how dedication to the arts as a performer can lead to success in the business of the arts as well.
Educational Activities - The book will include exercises and challenges for young readers to start thinking about their own legacies.
Full Color Illustration - As with the other books in this series, and unlike most chapter books for this age range, this title will incorporate at least ten full-color illustrations. The pages will show Alicia Alonso at all ages, as well as depict her dancing on stages around the world.