Robaba Mohammadi: One Brushstroke at a Time

Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls

Rebel Girls

Kids & Family, Stories For Kids, Education For Kids

4.5 • 7K Ratings

🗓️ 21 November 2023

⏱️ 17 minutes

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Summary

Afghani artist Robaba Mohammadi will not give up. Born with partial paralysis, she faced extreme prejudice as a kid. But she taught herself how to paint by holding her brush in her mouth and now she inspires artists and activists everywhere. 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 Bianca Salinas. It was written by Nicole Haroutunian and edited by Abby Sher. Fact-checking by Joe Rhatigan. Narration by Ariana Delawari. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi. Our executive producer was Joy Smith. Thank you to the whole Rebel Girls team who make this podcast possible. Stay rebel!

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0:00.0	Calling all LEGO Friends.
0:02.0	Get ready for a one-of-a-kind adventure with Friends Botanical Garden LEGO set.
0:06.0	Let your imagination bloom with this next generation of Heart Lake City from LEGO Friends.
0:11.0	Unbox your creativity and nurture your sense of play and
0:14.3	wonder as you build this botanical garden and bring the flora and fauna to life.
0:18.3	This LEGO set features exotic plants and flowers based on real species.
0:23.0	Learn more about the plant world and the gardens around you.
0:26.0	Watch as four butterflies fly around with a rotating feature.
0:29.4	This LEGO model will celebrate and inspire your love of nature.
0:33.0	With greenhouse accessories included, you'll bring the garden story to life with blooming flowers,
0:37.8	garden plants, and the Lego Friends and Animals that tend and care for the garden.
0:42.1	The Lego Friends Botanical Garden is the perfect way to learn and inspire your love of the garden
0:47.0	and all of the creativity and inspiration that can bloom when watered and nurtured.
0:51.0	The Botanical Garden Lego Set, where nature comes to life one brick at a time.
0:56.4	Visit lego.com for more details. 14 year old
1:06.6	old Robaba Mohammedi watched her siblings get ready for school.
1:11.3	As they slipped on their shoes and chatted excitedly about the day, it was
1:17.0	tough for Roobabah not to feel lonely. Roeba was partially paralyzed and unable to use her arms or legs.
1:26.0	Because of her condition, she'd never been allowed to go to school.
1:31.0	Plus, she had no way to navigate the rough and bumpy streets of Kabul, Afghanistan, in her wheelchair.
1:38.1	As soon as her family left for the day, though, Roeba launched into action. She rolled herself
1:46.4	towards the table where her sister had left out a notebook and pens. Roeba didn't know how or if she'd be able to use them, but today was the day she was determined to try.
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