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Rebel Girls

Policarpa Salavarrieta: The Seamstress and the Spy

Rebel Girls

Rebel Girls

Kids & Family, Stories For Kids, Education For Kids

4.57.2K Ratings

🗓️ 25 September 2025

⏱️ 14 minutes

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Summary

Visit Colombia and meet Policarpa Salavarrieta, the spy who sewed clothes. Hear how Policarpa showed bravery and courage in her own unique way, then drift off to sleep with the peaceful sounds of the lush jungle. 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 Katie Sprenger with sound design and mixing by Bianca Salinas. It was written by Matt Beagle. Fact-checking by Joe Rhatigan. Narration by Bianca Salinas. 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!

Transcript

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0:00.0

It's time to rest again, rebels.

0:10.3

To let the day go.

0:15.1

To let your mind wander.

0:20.5

Tonight, we're going to hear the story of Policarpa Salabarieta, the seamstress

0:29.7

with a secret. Before we get started, let's get settled in.

0:40.5

Snuggle down.

0:44.3

Close your eyes.

0:47.9

And begin to imagine.

0:52.5

Let your mind go on a little bedtime journey.

1:03.0

Policarpa lived in the South American country,

1:08.0

we now call Colombia, in the early 1800s.

1:13.6

Let's go there now.

1:18.6

Picture yourself floating high above a beautiful landscape.

1:35.3

As you look down, you can see high mountains, lush green jungles, full of wild animals, like monkeys,

1:54.5

jaguars, and colorful parrots.

2:14.6

There are beautiful white sand beaches with crystal clear water and waves lapping at the shores.

2:21.1

Can you see that big, bustling city?

2:27.9

It's filled with castles, forts, mansions, and horse-drawn carriages, traveling over bumpy cobblestone streets.

2:45.9

It's called Bogota.

2:50.7

Gently make your way inside. called Bogota.

3:03.7

Gently make your way inside one of those fancy mansions into a great big hall.

3:15.3

There are lanterns burning, giving off a soft light. And a big crackling fire in a fireplace provides a cozy warmth. Inside is a small group of people. Laughing and talking softly,

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