M.I.A. Read by Seetha Hallett

Rebel Girls

Kids & Family, Stories For Kids, Education For Kids

4.5 • 7.2K Ratings

🗓️ 30 May 2023

⏱️ 11 minutes

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Summary

Mathangi Arulpragasam is the Tamil rapper we know as M.I.A. She was born in 1975 and faced horrible racism when she came to England from Sri Lanka, experiences she tapped to make award-winning music and art. 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 Joy Smith with sound design and mixing by Reel Audiobooks. It was written by Gina Gotsill and edited by Abby Sher. Fact-checking by Joe Rhatigan with sensitivity read by Schuyler Swenson. Narration by Seetha Hallett. 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
0:23.1	to 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, or do your copy today on Amazon or anywhere you purchase
0:44.2	books and stay reber!
0:56.4	The energy at Terminal 5 musical in New York City was wild.
1:01.2	Thousands of people were cheering and dancing as the drumbeats pelt beneath them.
1:07.4	When the lights came up, there was a woman on stage dressed in sunglasses and a long
1:12.9	shimmering gold coat.
1:16.1	She started rapping.
1:18.6	The band behind her joined in with fast rhythms, as the stage came alive with glowing designs
1:24.2	and manglas.
1:26.2	And above it all, there was one word suspended in mid-air.
1:32.4	Muthangi.
1:40.8	I'm Sita Hallett and this is Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls, a fairy tale podcast about
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