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Francesca Cavallo

    Francesca Cavallo is a celebrated writer and theater director, whose award-winning plays have graced stages across Europe. A passionate social innovator, she founded Sferracavalli, an International Festival of Sustainable Imagination in Southern Italy. Her work often bridges artistic expression with social consciousness, exploring themes of courage, creativity, and sustainability in narratives crafted for both children and adults. Cavallo's distinctive storytelling approach combines a profound understanding of the human psyche with a visually captivating aesthetic, establishing her as an influential voice in children's literature and theater.

    Francesca Cavallo
    The Long Jump
    Cuentos de Buenas Noches Para Niñas Rebeldes.
    Good night stories for rebel girls 2
    Fastest woman on Earth
    I Am A Rebel Girl: A Journal to Start Revolutions
    Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls - Gift Box Set: 200 Tales of Extraordinary Women
    • 2022

      The Long Jump

      • 44 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      This is the true story of Jean-Baptiste Alaize.Now an exceptional sprinter and long jumper, Jean-Baptiste lost his right leg when he was just three years old during the civil war in Burundi.When he met his adoptive dad, Robert, Jean-Baptiste had never seen a white man before. But they bonded over the fact that his dad too had lost his right leg in an accident years before.Through the story of this extraordinary athlete, The Long Jump tackles themes such as transracial adoption, surviving a war, living with a disability, finding your purpose and achieving your dreams.This is the second title in Paralympians, a children’s book series about 4 of the greatest Paralympic athletes of our time including Russian-American wheelchair racer Tatyana McFadden; Iranian archer Zahra Nemati; and Italian fencer Beatrice Vio.

      The Long Jump
    • 2021

      Elves on the Fifth Floor

      • 128 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      In the city of R., where the status quo reigns and nothing bad ever happens, a group of children rebels against the monotony when a new family arrives just before Christmas. This family, consisting of two moms and their three kids, sparks a magical adventure that inspires the local children to unite in an effort to save Christmas and restore a sense of community. The story emphasizes themes of courage, acceptance, and the power of friendship in challenging the norms of their sheltered environment.

      Elves on the Fifth Floor
    • 2021
    • 2021

      From New York Times Bestselling Author of "Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls"This nonfiction picture book tells the story of 17-time Paralympic medalist Tatyana McFadden. Born with spina bifida in Russia, Tatyana was raised in an orphanage where she walked on her hands for the first six years of her life. In 1994, she was adopted and moved to the United States, where she started racing and breaking records; and is now considered the best female wheelchair racer of all time, and the fastest woman on Earth.Source: Netgalley

      Fastest woman on Earth
    • 2018

      Emphasizing empowerment and creativity, this illustrated companion encourages readers to embrace their inner rebel through inspirational prompts. Authored by Francesca Cavallo and Elena Favilli, it serves as a guide to help individuals recognize and cultivate their potential, making it a perfect addition to the "Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls" series.

      I Am A Rebel Girl: A Journal to Start Revolutions
    • 2018

      Show girls that they can be anything they want to be with this postcard set that features 50 females that have changed history, from Michelle Obama to the swimmer Yusra Mardini. With a short bio of the woman on each card and powerful quotes to pepper the package, this is a perfect stocking stuffer or gift for your favorite feminist.

      Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 50 Postcards
    • 2017

      The book features a collection of 200 inspiring stories aimed at empowering girls to pursue their dreams fearlessly. Presented in a beautiful gift box, it includes two volumes that celebrate remarkable women throughout history and their achievements. Each story encourages young readers to embrace their potential and envision a limitless future.

      Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls - Gift Box Set: 200 Tales of Extraordinary Women
    • 2017

      Good night stories for rebel girls 2

      • 212 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
      4.4(4974)Add rating

      "Good Night Stories For Rebel Girls 2" is the sequel to the sensational New York Times bestseller, Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. The authors, Francesca Cavallo and Elena Favilli, will take you and your kids on an empowering journey through 100 new bedtime stories, featuring the adventures of extraordinary women from Nefertiti to Beyoncé. The unique narrative style of "Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls" transforms each biography into a fairy-tale, filling the readers with wonder and with a burning curiosity to know more about each hero. Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls 2 boasts a brand new graphic design, a glossary and 100 incredible new portraits created by the best female artists of our time. "This amazing book shows girls they can be anything they want." - Melinda Gates "Essential reading for girls and indeed boys; children who read this at bedtime are guaranteed some big and inspirational dreams." - Fiona Noble, The Guardian "The anti-princess book teaching girls to rebel." - Georgina Rannard, BBC News

      Good night stories for rebel girls 2
    • 2016