Good Night Stories For Rebel Girls: 100 Real-Life Tales Of Black Girl Magic

Edited by award-winning journalist Lilly Workneh and featuring a foreword by CaShawn Thompson, the originator of #BlackGirlMagic, this volume brings together more than 60 Black women and non-binary authors, illustrators, and editors. You’ll meet a constellation of trailblazers—from tennis star Naomi Osaka and astronaut Jeanette Epps to celebrated author Toni Morrison and groundbreaking filmmaker Ava DuVernay—each short, engaging profile accompanied by vibrant illustrations that bring their journeys to life. The book is structured as accessible biographies with a gentle rhythm that makes it perfect for bedtime or quiet, curious afternoons, and it offers readers a clear throughline about resilience, curiosity, and leadership.

Whether you're reading aloud at bedtime or exploring with a classroom, the stories in this volume present key concepts like resilience, leadership, and the power of community in approachable, memorable ways. Each tale invites reflection on courage, empathy, and the everyday acts that contribute to big dreams, making learning feel relevant and joyful.

• 100 real-life tales celebrating Black women and girls
• Profiles of trailblazers including Naomi Osaka, Jeanette Epps, Toni Morrison, and Ava DuVernay
• Edited by Lilly Workneh with a foreword by CaShawn Thompson
• Contributions from 60+ Black women and non-binary authors, illustrators, and editors
• Beautiful illustrations accompany every profile
• Bedtime-friendly, accessible biographies with a steady, encouraging pace

After finishing Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Real-Life Tales of Black Girl Magic, readers walk away with a renewed sense of pride, inspiration, and possibility. They feel seen, empowered, and ready to imagine their own paths, knowing that Black girl magic lives in every generation and that their dreams can change the world.