Girl Tales

In this bilingual tale, Xo and Xul go to the waterpark with their mama. When they get there, they meet La Llorona underneath the water. They join La Llorona and try to help her find her son, Sol. How will they make their way back to their own mama? Based on Latin American tale, 'La Llorona'.Written by Monet Hurst-MendozaStarring: Jen Anaya, Jacqueline Guillen, Annie Henk, & Benjamin MannoProducer: Chad ChenailExecutive Producer: Rebecca CunninghamOriginal Theme Music: Eli Denby Wood & Amy Gijsbers van WijkEpisode Artwork: Ana StretcuGirl Tales Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/girltales See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Chloe, a kid like you, asks Liza Birkenmeier questions about the story she wrote for Girl Tales called "The Mystery of the Dancing Princesses". Listen to The Mystery of the Dancing Princesses: https://girltalespodcast.com/2018/03/30/the-mystery-of-the-dancing-princesses-by-liza-birkenmeier/Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/girltalesListen to Chloe's Friendship Circle: http://www.chloesfriendshipcircle.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The follow up to our last Nova's Lab episode, this time Nova meets the real life NASA mathematician, Katherine Johnson! In this episode, Katherine Johnson teaches Nova about orbital mechanics and how she helped land astronauts on the moon. Written and produced by Tessa FlanneryStarring: Tessa Flannery & Lanee' SandersTo do the experiment at home: https://www.education.com/science-fair/article/centripetal-force-string-planets-orbit/Join Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/girltalesGirl Tales on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/Girl Tales on Instagram @girltales See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Aspiring pirate, Pan and their sister Wendy find an old pirate treasure that transforms Pan into Captain Hook on an actual pirate ship in Neverland! Join Pan as they try to convince Captain Hook to make better choices and show the entire pirate crew the right way to be a pirate. an adaptation of Peter Pan with a non-binary protagonist Written by Dani Martineck Starring: Barron Bass, Donnie Cianciotto, Neo Cihi, & Isabella Dawis Producer: Olivia Gemelli Producing Assistant: Chad Chenail Executive Producer & Host: Rebecca Cunningham Theme Song: Eli Denby Wood & Amy Gijsbers van Wijk Artwork: Ana Stretcu Get a postcard from Rebecca's Roadtrip! https://www.patreon.com/join/girltales/checkout?rid=3856307 Learn more about what it means to be non-binary here: http://queerkidstuff.com/ Follow us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/ & Instagram https://www.instagram.com/girltales/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of Little Girls Doing Big Things, Rebecca speaks with 13-year-old Lilia Montiel, the creator of ZZZ's 4 Kidz, a campaign that provides San Diego kids and families with new beds. Produced by Rebecca CunninghamTo donate to Lilia's campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/zzzs4kidzJoin Team Road Trip on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/join/girltales/checkout?rid=3856307 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Come celebrate National Moon Day with Girl Tales as kid scientist Nova journeys to July 20th, 1969 where she will become a moon rock! Learn about how the astronauts of the Apollo 11 mission were able to enter the moon’s orbit and then successfully land their rocket ship. Are you ready? This is JUST part one of this story. Hear the rest of the story on August 20th.Written, Performed, and Produced by Tessa FlanneryExecutive Producer: Rebecca CunninghamTheme Song: Eli Denby Wood & Amy Gijsbers van WijkGirl Tales Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/girltalesLittle Lina Reading: https://www.facebook.com/events/304693450412794/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Future fashion designer, Lulu has a dad who just loves to brag about her to the town’s judge. This time his bragging goes a little too far and lands Lulu in jail! She is forced to turn her drawings into gold or she’ll be locked in jail forever. Will the guard at the jail be able to help her? And how will she ever be able to repay him if he does? Written by Ali WilkinsonStarring: Chris Fayne, Jessica Giannone, Kahlil Garcia, and Dennis PachecoProducer: Chad ChenailExecutive Producer & Host: Rebecca CunninghamTheme Music: Eli Denby Wood & Amy Gijsbers van WijkEpisode Artwork: Ana Stretcu RSVP to the live reading of Little Lina by Kimberly Belflower: https://www.facebook.com/events/304693450412794/ Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/girltales Listen to Cool Facts About Animals: https://coolfactsaboutanimalspodcast.wordpress.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of Little Girls Doing Big Things, Rebecca speaks with Emily Rintzler, a 10-year-old girl who had the idea for a park in her neighborhood so she contacted her mayor and made it happen! Listen to Emily's story and learn how you can make a positive change in your own community. Executive Producer & Host: Rebecca CunninghamProducer: Chad ChenailTheme Song: Eli Denby WoodTo attend our live reading of Little Lina by Kimberly Belflower: https://www.facebook.com/events/304693450412794/Join our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/girltales See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's our newest segment, Nova's Lab! Nova is a kid scientist who time travels to exciting moments in history where she becomes different objects as a scientific experiment. This month, she's traveling to the Gay Freedom Day Parade in San Francisco 1978 where she will morph into the very first Pride flag! Discover with Nova how our eyes know the difference between each color in the rainbow flag and learn how you can make your very own rainbow at home! Written, Produced, & Performed by Tessa FlanneryWith help from Chad Chenail & Rebecca CunninghamTo take part in our Nova's Lab Art Contest, email your drawing of Nova & Katherine to [email protected] by July 1st!For more info on our live readings: https://www.facebook.com/events/381842019339657/ https://www.facebook.com/events/304693450412794/To become a Patreon Taleblazer: https://www.patreon.com/girltalesThis episode is a part of a Kids Listen Pride Sweeps! Check out the other kids podcasts taking part at the links below:Be Calm on Ahway Island: https://www.ahwayisland.com/But Why: https://www.npr.org/podcasts/474377890/but-why-a-podcast-for-curious-kidsCircle Round: https://www.wbur.org/circleroundJust Us Weirdos: https://justusweirdos.com/Noodle Loaf: http://noodleloafshow.com/Stories Podcast: http://storiespodcast.com/The Good Words Podcast: http://goodwordspodcast.libsyn.com/What If World: http://www.whatifworldpodcast.com/episodes See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lina wants to compete in this year's big sailing contest but her Mama doesn't think she's healthy enough or big enough. Lina feels like she's ready so she decides to go on an adventure of her own. Follow Lina as she soars on the wings of a seagull, dives down deep into the ocean where she befriends all sorts of ocean creatures including an octopus and a mermaid, and finds her way back home to her Mama. Written by Kimberly Belflower Adapted from Thumbelina by Hans Christian Andersen Starring: Amber Dickerson, Erin Hanraty, Jared Loftin, & Amanda Rodhe Producer: Chad Chenail Executive Producer, Director, & Host: Rebecca Cunningham Theme Music: Eli Denby Wood and Amy Gijsbers van Wijk To donate to Girl Tales: https://www.patreon.com/girltales To attend our live reading of A Real Boy: https://www.facebook.com/events/381842019339657/ To attend our live reading of Little Lina: https://www.facebook.com/events/304693450412794/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rebecca speaks with Chloe Mei Espinosa, the 12-year-old founder of Skip the Plastic Straw, a campaign that spreads the word about the harmful effects of plastic straws on the environment. After watching a video of a turtle with a plastic straw stuck up its nose, Chloe Mei has been determined to help protect the marine life she so deeply respects and loves. Come listen and skip the plastic straw with Chloe Mei!Executive Producer: Rebecca CunninghamProducer: Chad ChenailTheme Music by Eli Denby Wood & Amy Gijsbers van WijkTo learn more about Skip the Plastic Straw: https://www.skiptheplasticstraw.com/Download the Restaurant Flyer: https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/fe3d04_fcd295657bb94b8b802552b464552bcc.pdfTo join Girl Tales on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/girltales More info on our live reading: https://www.facebook.com/events/381842019339657/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

While you're on the move this Memorial Day Weekend, listen to these 5 minute samples of 10 different Kids Listen podcasts! Plus! We're launching our newest segment Nova's Lab! Kid scientist, Nova travels through space and time to become The Statue of Liberty and learn just how something so large could float on a ship all the way from France! Be sure to listen all the way to the end to hear Nova's Lab: Becoming the Statue of Liberty written, performed, and produced by Tessa Flannery. Visit Kids Listen! https://kidslisten.orgListen to all 9 podcasts here! http://www.whatifworldpodcast.com/ http://storyspectacular.com/ http://www.noodleloafshow.com/ http://bookpowerforkids.com/ http://www.littlestoriestinypeople.com/ https://www.ahwayisland.com/ http://coolfactsaboutanimalspodcast.wordpress.com/ http://www.wbur.org/circleround http://goodwordspodcast.com/Donate to our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/girltales See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Geppetto always wanted a child of his own, so when he found a magical talking log, he decided to make his dream come true. He chiseled away and lo and behold, his child came to life! But he got two things wrong. Pinocchio wasn't a girl and he didn't want to be made of wood. Run along with Pinocchio as he sings for an adoring audience, celebrates his birthday everyday on Toyland, leads an army of kid donkeys, gets sucked into the belly of an enormous whale, and with the help of his friend Blue Fairy, discovers the love he and his Dad share. Based on the Italian children's novel The Adventures of Pinocchio, this story of a transgender boy will be sure to warm your heart. by Rae Mariah MacCarthyStarring: Lexie Bean, Joseph Cordaro, Jean Goto, and Dréya St. ClairExecutive Producer, Host, and Director: Rebecca CunninghamProducer: Chad ChenailOriginal Music and Theme Song: Eli Denby WoodArtwork: Ana StretcuPatreon: https://patreon.com/girltalesLive Reading of A Real Boy: https://www.facebook.com/events/381842019339657/?notif_t=plan_user_joined&notif_id=1557872154179962Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

13-year-old, Paloma Rambana started Paloma’s Dream, an organization that helps visually impaired and blind students in Florida get access to the tools they need to learn in school. She lobbied the Florida legislature and received over $1,000,000 to do just that. She's writing books, lobbying for change, starting podcasts, and tackling middle school. Listen in as she chats with Rebecca about all of it. Produced by Chad Chenail To learn more about Paloma's Dream and purchase her book, head to: https://www.palomasdream.org/ To donate to Girl Tales head to : www.patreon.com/girltales To learn more about our upcoming events head to: https://girltalespodcast.com/events/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The story of a brother & sister left to fend for themselves in the dark and dangerous woods. It's there that they find a witch who lures them into her house made of delicious foods and a talking bird named Minna who helps them defeat the witch! Based on the classic German tale collected by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm. Written by Jennifer SassamanDirected by Jennifer SassamanSound Design: Samuel Fitzwater-ButchartStarring: Henry Anderson, Cole Conrad, Samuel Fitzwater-Butchart, Jenna Eve Kleinofen, Jennifer Sassaman, & Madeleine SassamanProduced by: Rebecca Cunningham with Open Door Theatre Company and support by University of Wisconsin ParksideTheme Song by Eli Denby WoodOriginal Artwork by Ana StretcuAdditional Editing by Chad Chenail To learn more about Open Door Theatre Company visit: https://www.opendoorvt.com/To join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/girltales See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Host Rebecca Cunningham talks to two inspiring sisters, Addisyn and Sheridan Goss, the creators of Snuggle Sacks. Snuggle Sacks is a charity that began when Addisyn and Sheridan first met their grandfather and learned of his experience with homelessness. They now help bring awareness to homelessness in Michigan by providing homeless individuals with survival kits. Listen and discover how one young girl's small idea led to an entire community committing big acts of kindness. Produced by Chad Chenail To learn more about Snuggle Sacks visit, https://www.snugglesacks.org/blog Or like them on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/snugglesacksmi/ Or go and donate! https://www.snugglesacks.org/take-action#DonatetoSnuggleSacks To help out Girl Tales head to https://www.patreon.com/girltales See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A mother and her transgender daughter set out on a perilous and magical journey to reclaim their names, heal old wounds, and discover what it truly means to be a hero. Lady Dane was inspired by all sorts of fairytales and some very special goddesses and women from all over the world and throughout time. They include the the goddess Inanna from ancient Mesopotamia, Baba Yaga from Slavic fairytales, La Lorna from a Latin American fairytale, Hekate an Ancient Greek goddess, Isis, Osiris, Set, & Horus from ancient Egypt, and Oshun both a Nigerian and Latin American goddess. Remember to subscribe, rate, & review wherever you get your podcasts! And head to www.Patreon.com/GirlTales and donate today! by Lady Dane Figueroa EdidiDirected by Rebecca CunninghamProduction & Sound Design by Chad ChenailStarring: Dréya St. Clair, Rama Orleans-Lindsay, Ashton Muñiz, and Lady Dane Figueroa Edidi Theme Song by Eli Denby WoodEpisode Artwork by Ana Stretcu See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our first episode of our second season! Today, Rebecca interviews Stella Keating of GenderCool Project as a part of our Little Girls Doing Big Things segment. This segment comprises of interviews with girls all over the world who are changing their communities, starting their own businesses, or just not waiting until they are grownups to start chasing their dreams. Stella is a 14 year old transgender rights advocate, a future politician, and 1 of 5 champions of a national storytelling campaign called GenderCool Project. For more information on what it means to be LGBT, please feel free to email us at [email protected] or head to the very helpful Queer Kid Stuff - http://queerkidstuff.com/. Remember to subscribe, listen, and review and if you'd like to hear your name at the top of the next episode head to www.patreon.com/girltales . Produced and edited by Chad Chenail. Original music by Eli Denby Wood. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Info about our second season! Plus! Join us at Roosevelt Elementary School in Rahway, New Jersey at 6:30pm to hear a live reading of The Mystery of the Dancing Princesses. A link here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's a bonus Girl Tales holiday episode! Marie has dreams of playing the Nutcracker Prince in her ballet holiday recital but her dreams are crushed when she is cast in the role of Clara -- a role every other girl in the class seems to want play except Marie. She starts to rethink things when in the middle of the night she shrinks down in size, meets the dolls she forgot about under her bed (they talk to her!), and must defeat the Mouse King and his army!by Tessa FlanneryDirected by Rebecca CunninghamProduced by Chad ChenailFeaturing: Kristin Dawn-Dumas, Tessa Flannery, & Dennis PachecoOriginal Music by Eli Denby WoodGirl Tales is fundraising for our second season in 2019! Donate today at www.patreon.com/girltales and we'll shout you or your child's name out on our next episode! You'll get access to lots of goodies like coloring pages, songs, posts, and episodes ad free! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kitty's band with her friends Turtle, Birdie, and Rabbit are practicing for Battle of the Bands at their school but when her grandpa moves in, they lose their rehearsal space! Practicing at the abandoned house on Maple Street is their only option to win but there's a chance the house might be haunted. What will they do? by Amy Gijsbers van Wijk Adapted from Town Musicians of Bremen by the Brothers Grimm Starring: Chad Chenail, Rebecca Cunningham, Polina Ionina, Gulshan Mia, Rebeca Rad, and Amanda Rodhe Direction: Rebecca Cunningham Sound Design: Maria Wurttele Production by Chad Chenail Original Music by Amy Gijsbers van Wijk and Eli Denby Wood See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Elisa made a wish during an "Ill Wind" and now her brothers have turned into swans and have flown away from the palace! Will her need to find her brothers become greater than her fear of traveling through the Deep Dark Wood to get to them? Come listen to Part 2 of Elisa and the Swans and join Elisa on an adventure to save her brothers! Tale by Lea McKenna Garcia Adapted from The Wild Swans by Hans Christian Andersen Starring Sophie Hassett, Russell Jordan, Jessica Osber, and Claire Warden Directed by Rebecca Cunningham Sound Design by Maria Wurtelle Technical Direction by Chad Chenail Original Music by Eli Denby Wood See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

All Elisa wants is some alone time away from her 11 (!!) brothers. But when an “Ill Wind” sweeps through the castle grounds where she lives, she gets way more than she bargained for. A tale of magic, love, and adventure. Come listen to Part 1 of Elisa and the Swans! Tale by Lea McKenna Garcia Adapted from The Wild Swans by Hans Christian Andersen Starring Sophie Hassett, Russell Jordan, Jessica Osber, and Claire Warden Directed by Rebecca Cunningham Sound Design by Maria Wurtelle Technical Direction by Chad Chenail Original Music by Eli Denby Wood See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Girl Tales segment, Little Girls Doing Big Things -- Host Rebecca interviews young girls who are engaging in their communities, starting their own businesses or charities, and not waiting until they're a grown-up to start making change and living out their dreams. This month we speak to Shalise of Shalise's Ocean Support. Shalise is a brilliant 11 year old Aussie girl who is on a mission to save our beautiful oceans! Come get to know Shalise! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A new Girl Tales segment! Host Rebecca interviews young girls who are engaging in their communities, starting their own businesses or charities, and not waiting until they're a grown-up to start making change and living out their dreams. This month we speak to Chloe of Chloe's Friendship Circle Podcast. Chloe is a seven year old entertainment podcaster and producer. She does interviews, shares fun ideas, and plays the best kindie music! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chloes-friendship-circle/id1033061546?mt=2Host: Rebecca Cunningham Sound Design: Chad Chenail Original Music: Eli Denby Wood See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bea is an aspiring young botanist, whose studies get sidetracked when she’s voted “Prettiest Girl in School”. Her new friends are all about looks, but when a magical new student joins her class, Bea is forced to rethink just how important her looks might be. Find out what happens as the Science Fair approaches in this month's episode of Girl Tales! An adaptation of Beauty and the Beast Beauty and Bea by Kathleen Coombs - Starring Gina DeMay, Tessa Flannery, Alex Mesaros, and Maria Ortiz-Marquez - Directed and Hosted by Rebecca Cunningham - Sound Design by Chad Chenail - Original Music by Eli Denby Wood See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alba is a budding, young detective who doesn't mind living on her own. When the Mayor of Strangetown sends out a notice looking for someone to uncover why her daughters wear holes in their shoes every night, Alba hops on a bus and heads toward adventure. With the help of a sorceress and a hawk, Alba tries to uncover The Mystery of the Dancing Princesses! A podcast play based on The Twelve Dancing Princesses by the Brothers Grimm. The Mystery of the Dancing Princesses by Liza Birkenmeier Featuring: Kristina Mueller, Jean Goto, Bonita Jackson, Lisa Hickman, and Claire Warden – Host and Director: Rebecca Cunningham – Sound Design and Production: Chad Chenail – Original Music: Eli Denby Wood See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Snow White is a girl who likes girls, wearing suit jackets, and math. But Queenie, the Enchanted Forest Academy bully makes fun of all these things! Snow uses her magic mirror to travel through time and find out just how special she is. An adaptation of Snow White by The Brothers Grimm. Snow White and the Magic Mirror by Gina Femia Featuring: Erin Healani Chung, Geri Brown, Leila Ben-Abdallah and Dorothy James – Host and Director: Rebecca Cunningham – Sound Design and Production: Chad Chenail – Original Music: Eli Denby Wood Music See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rudy's had a dream her whole life; to make Santa's sleigh team. But, it's a boys club and this year is no exception. Nevertheless, with the help of her parents, Carol Claus, and her good friend Frosty Tips the Snow Ma'am, Rudy persists. Listen as Rudy sav See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rapunzel is a reimagining of the classic fairytale, with a curly, coarse, courageous twist! This time, Rapunzel goes on an adventure, makes a long-lasting friendship, and uses her smarts and Black Girl Magic to become her own hero. Rapunzel by Jahna Ferron-Smith Featuring: Laureen Lembe, Bonita Jackson, and C. Kelly Wright – Sound Design and Production: Chad Chenail – Host and Direction: Rebecca Cunningham – Original Music: Eli Denby Wood See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Myra is a mermaid who loves reading books. The problem is, every time she tries to read one it gets ruined by the ocean water! Will she become a human or figure out another way to solve this problem? The Literate Mermaid by Christina Quintana Featuring: Joseph Cordaro, Caitlin Morris, Ashton Muniz, and Elise Santora Host and Director: Rebecca Cunningham Sound Design and Production: Chad Chenail Original Music: Eli Denby Wood See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Come hear what we’re all about and a sample of our first tale! Girl Tales is podcast theatre for young audiences. Once a month, we’ll air fairytales where girls are the heroes! Turn off the screens and jump into an adventure with Girl Tales!Tale by Christina Quintana, Featuring: Joseph Cordaro, Caitlin Morris, Ashton Muniz, and Elise Santora, Host and Director: Rebecca Cunningham, Sound Design and Production: Chad Chenail, Original Music: Eli Denby Wood See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.