Laverne Cox Read by Eva Reign

Rebel Girls

Kids & Family, Stories For Kids, Education For Kids

4.5 • 7.2K Ratings

🗓️ 6 June 2023

⏱️ 15 minutes

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Summary

Laverne Cox dreamed of performing on stage and being her truest self, even when people told her that was impossible. Today, she is a world-famous performer, director, producer, and unstoppable spokesperson for transgender rights. This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. This story was produced by Haley Dapkus with sound design and mixing by Reel Audiobooks. It was written by Alexis Stratton and edited by Abby Sher. Fact-checking by Joe Rhatigan with sensitivity read by Schuyler Swenson. Narration by Eva Reign. Joy Smith was our executive producer. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi. Thank you to the whole Rebel Girls team who make this podcast possible. Stay rebel!

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0:00.0	Hey Repples!
0:02.3	So we have some big news to share.
0:05.3	Spring has sprung and we have a brand new book!
0:08.6	Introducing Growing Up Powerful, a guide to keeping confident when your body is changing,
0:14.4	your mind is racing and the world is complicated.
0:18.4	Filled with fun facts about making friends, discovering your superpowers and even tips to
0:23.2	be social anxiety, this guidebook has the inside scoop on all things girlhood.
0:29.2	As we know that growing up can feel overwhelming at times.
0:32.7	But it's also pretty amazing, with stories from rebels all over the world and guidance
0:37.2	from some brilliant experts.
0:39.1	This book is our newest BFF, order your copy today on Amazon or anywhere you purchase
0:44.1	books and stay rebel!
0:46.9	A Med Rose of canned vegetables.
0:58.4	An under buzzing fluorescent lights.
1:01.2	Little Le Verne cocks for stancing down the grocery store aisle.
1:05.4	Trilling behind her mother shopping cart, Le Verne sat shade and swirled.
1:10.0	Imagine the entire store was a glamorous movie set with her as the star.
1:16.6	Whenever her mom paused to grab something off a show, Le Verne closed her eyes.
1:21.9	And her head, a chorus of grocery clerk sang behind her as they clippedy clacked in their
1:27.4	pouches.
1:28.4	Honey, come on, her mother urged.
1:33.0	But even after opening her eyes again, Le Verne saw her dream so clearly.
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