Queen Lili'uokalani: The Last Queen of Hawai'i

Rebel Girls

Kids & Family, Stories For Kids, Education For Kids

4.5 • 7.2K Ratings

🗓️ 23 May 2024

⏱️ 18 minutes

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Queen Lili’uokalani was known for her beautiful music and brave leadership. She ruled the Kingdom of Hawai'i during a difficult time. As American businessmen and politicians tried to take over the kingdom, she fought tirelessly for her people. 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 Mumble Media. It was written by Gina Gotsill and edited by Abby Sher. Fact-checking by Joe Rhatigan. Narration by Barrie Kealoha. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi. Our executive producers were Joy Smith and Jes Wolfe. Thank you to the whole Rebel Girls team who make this podcast possible. Stay rebel!

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0:25.4	Thanks for listening. The year was 1893 and Queen Lilleau Kalani was inside the stately Iolani Palace in Honolulu, Hawaii.
0:48.6	The Queen was being kept there against her will, separated from her beloved people.
0:55.6	And yet she would not let this confinement stop her.
1:00.3	As she stood by one of the windows, the Queen closed her eyes and listened to the familiar sounds of the island.
1:11.0	A gentle breeze flowed over the nearby mauna or mountain ridge and down through the trees.
1:18.0	Along the shore, sparkling waves rose and fell and seabirds called out familiar tunes.
1:27.0	Queen Lilleau Kalani cherished these sacred sounds. To her, the rustles, chirps and rhythms of Hawaii sounded almost like a song.
1:41.0	Their music beckoned her.
1:45.0	The Queen yearned to walk among her people and guide them through this difficult time.
1:51.0	She had so much love to give to her kingdom as they face their
1:56.2	greatest challenge yet. She would find a way. away.
2:05.0	I'm Barry Kéaloha, and this is good night I'm Barry Kéaloha,
2:10.0	and this is Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls.
2:14.0	A fairy tale podcast about the real life rebel women who inspire us.
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