Cheese the dog is given a stuffed heart toy made special by Rebecca. But there’s something about this toy that Cheese just did not like … An adaptation of The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe Written by Nina Ki Performed by Rama Orleans-Lindsay and Rebecca Cunningham Produced by Chad Chenail Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham Produced by Tessa Flannery Links for the Grownups! Join the Ghost Tour Kids' Club! Personalized Stories Girl Tales Events Patreon Girl Tales Store Rebecca’s Newsletter Facebook Instagram Buy the Girl Tales Team a Coffee Starglow Media

Ms. Van Tassel’s theatre class is working hard to prepare for their annual Halloween production of, The Tale of the Headless Horseman. But when Ms. Van Tassel catches the flu, a miserable substitute is sent in her place! An adaptation of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving. Writer, Producer, Performer: Rebecca Cunningham Links for the Grownups! Join the Ghost Tour Club! Personalized Stories Girl Tales Events Patreon Girl Tales Store Rebecca’s Newsletter Facebook Instagram Buy the Girl Tales Team a Coffee Starglow Media

Grace Gatsby, a woman of mystery, throws an extravagant party in Freshwater. Writer: Megan Bagala Voice-Over Artists: Melissa Victor Producer: Chad Chenail Executive Producer and Host: Rebecca Cunningham Links for the Grownups! Personalized Stories Join the Ghost Tour Club! Girl Tales Events Patreon Girl Tales Store Rebecca’s Newsletter Facebook Instagram Buy the Girl Tales Team a Coffee Starglow Media

Rebecca meets Katrina or "Kat" who tricks her into doing all sorts of things. Rebecca's not sure if she'll ever be able to trust someone again. An adaptation of Puss in Boots Written by Tessa Flannery Performed by Rebecca Cunningham and Imani Russell Produced by Megan Bagala Links for the Grownups! Piccolina Taleblazer Weekend Patreon Girl Tales Store Rebecca’s Newsletter Facebook Instagram Buy the Girl Tales Team a Coffee See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fiadh is the middle child who always gets blamed for everything! So, when she finds herself in a magical place with fairies and water mares, she considers staying for good. Written by Tessa Flannery Performed by Tessa Flannery and Rebecca Cunningham Produced by Chad Chenail Links for the Grownups! Piccolina Patreon Girl Tales Store Rebecca’s Newsletter Facebook Instagram Buy the Girl Tales Team a Coffee See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lulu's a colorful kid who learns she has to move to a planet where everything and everyone is grey and brown! Will the magical cape her grandmother give her what she needs to build her confidence? Written by Brandice Peltier Starring: Anna Neu, Lanee' Sanders, Randy McKay, and Annie Henk Produced by Tessa Flannery Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham Hosted by Blake! Links for the Grownups! Piccolina Patreon Girl Tales Store Rebecca’s Newsletter Facebook Instagram Girl Tales Grown-Ups Group See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Shilpa leaves her animal friends, her banyan tree, her family, and home in Tajaa Panee and moves to Freshwater to live with her uncle. This is not where she wants to be. But is there a way to bring Tajaa Panee to Freshwater? Written and Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham Performed Kinza Khan, Abhay Walia, and Rebecca Cunningham Produced by Megan Bagala Links for the Grownups! Valentine’s Day Cards Patreon Girl Tales Store Rebecca’s Newsletter Facebook Instagram Buy the Girl Tales Team a Coffee See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Here’s the first chapter from the book, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum published in 1900. In this chapter, Dorothy's house is lifted off of the ground during a cyclone and carried away to a strange new world. Want to hear the rest of the chapters? Grownups can head to our Patreon and join Team Dorothy or above! We’ll be posting a new chapter every week. This content is a little different from our regular stories! We recommend reading before listening if you’re not sure if it’s right for your Taleblazer. Written by L. Frank Baum Published in 1900 Produced and Performed by Rebecca Cunningham Links for the Grownups! Valentine’s Day Cards Patreon Girl Tales Store Rebecca’s Newsletter Facebook Instagram Buy the Girl Tales Team a Coffee See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Aphrodite travels around helping others find love but no one ever asks how she's doing! Written by Megan Bagala Performed and Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham Produced by Chad Chenail Links for the Grownups! Valentine’s Day Cards Patreon Girl Tales Store Rebecca’s Newsletter Facebook Instagram Buy the Girl Tales Team a Coffee See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marceline finds some really odd seashells along the beach in Saltwater and is charged with the task of selling them. An adaptation of the She Sells Seashells nursery rhyme and The Fisherman and the Jinni. Cordelia Studios Production Written, Performed, and Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham Produced by Tessa Flannery Links for the Grownups! Valentine's Day Cards Patreon Girl Tales Store Rebecca’s Newsletter Facebook Instagram Buy the Girl Tales Team a Coffee See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cicely and her little brother Patty are heading up the block to their grandmother's but come across apothecaries, goblins, and police officers along the way. Note - This episode deals with themes of racism and discrimination. Written by Amina Henry Starring: Briana Maia, Nekia Renee Martin, Barron Bass and Annie Henk Produced by Chad Chenail Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham Links for the Grownups! Resources for talking about race, racism, and racialized violence with kids Patreon Girl Tales Store Rebecca’s Newsletter Facebook Instagram Girl Tales Grown-Ups Group See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Zala is suspicious of the man who hired her dad to track down a ram with golden horns. An adaptation of the Slovene fairytale, Goldhorn Cordelia Studios Production Written by Tessa Flannery Performed and Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham Produced by Megan Bagala Hosted by Amia Jade Links for the Grownups! Patreon Girl Tales Store Rebecca’s Newsletter Facebook Instagram Buy the Girl Tales Team a Coffee See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Even though they call them FAIRY tales, Fairy always ends up as the side character. But, not this time. This time, it's her turn to tell the story. Sit back, relax, and listen to Fairy's Tale. an adaptation of Jack and the Beanstalk Cordelia Studios Production Written, Performed, and Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham Produced by Chad Chenail Links for the Grownups! Patreon Girl Tales Store Rebecca’s Newsletter Facebook Instagram Buy the Girl Tales Team a Coffee See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Get ready for a berry-licious adventure as Strawberry Shortcake, Bread Pudding, and Rebecca scramble to save their baking show from Pumpkin Spice, who's causing chaos in Freshwater! An episode to celebrate the upcoming Netflix Special, Strawberry Shortcake's Spring Spectacular! Writer: Rebecca Cunningham Voice-Over Artists: Ryan Abedi, Jennifer Sun Bell, Rebecca Cunningham, Sabrina Glow, and Samia Mounts Producer: Tessa Flannery Executive Producer and Host: Rebecca Cunningham Links for the Grownups! Personalized Stories Join the Ghost Tour Club! Girl Tales Events Patreon Girl Tales Store Rebecca’s Newsletter Facebook Instagram Buy the Girl Tales Team a Coffee Starglow Media

Hermes loves to run and they can run FAST. But sometimes their running causes trouble for everyone else in Freshwater. Can Hermes figure out how to get around quickly without getting in anyone else's way? Cordelia Studios Production Written by Megan Bagala Executive Produced, Produced, and Performed by Rebecca Cunningham Links for the Grownups! Patreon Girl Tales Store Rebecca’s Newsletter Facebook Instagram Girl Tales Grown-Ups Group Buy the Girl Tales Team a Coffee See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A sensory processing fairy tale! Electra, Gamma, and Luma are Sun Sprites who love to dance and sing and play catch with lightning bolts and give hugs. But not everyone loves the way they play and give hugs, especially Crystal the Snow Sprite. Written by Francesca Pazniokas Starring: Briana Maia, Irene Yenko, Adriana Colón and Mindy Escobar-Leanse Produced by Chad Chenail Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham Links for the Grownups! Patreon Girl Tales Store Rebecca’s Newsletter Facebook Instagram Girl Tales Grown-Ups Group See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mrs. Fezziwig is left to throw Freshwater's Christmas Eve Ball by herself this year but she's just not in the holiday spirit. She decides she'll leave Freshwater altogether but Ginger Snap the Spirit of Christmas Eves of Yore has another idea in mind. An adaptation of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Cordelia Studios Production Written, Executive Produced, and Performed by Rebecca Cunningham Produced by Chad Chenail Links for the Grownups! Patreon Holiday Tales Girl Tales Store Rebecca’s Newsletter Facebook Instagram Girl Tales Grown-Ups Group Buy the Girl Tales Team a Coffee See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A story brought to you by our friends over at Dorktales Storytime Podcast The Princess and the Pincushion By Amy Thompson and Edited by Molly Murphy The lonely Prince is fed up with the Queen and her court! Their snobby standards are keeping him from finding someone who cares about connection over social status. Enter Wilhemina, the rain-soaked and mud-covered girl who makes a mess of a first impression, but ultimately proves that true friendship is more than a popularity contest.  WHAT THIS RETELLING IS ABOUT: This story is about friendship and making connections with the people who see you and appreciate you for who you are. There is an opportunity for great conversations about popularity and how it feels to be excluded. Links for the Grownups! @dorktalesstory on Twitter @dorktalesstorytime on IG and Facebook Homepage: https://jonincharacter.com/dorktales-storytime-podcast/ Princess and the Pincushion: https://jonincharacter.com/the-princess-and-the-pincushion/ Patreon Holiday Tales Girl Tales Store Rebecca’s Newsletter Facebook Instagram Girl Tales Grown-Ups Group Buy the Girl Tales Team a Coffee See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Christine spots a suspicious creature with horns in her front yard. Could it be Krampus? Her and her friends set up a plan to catch the creature! Cordelia Studios Production Written and Produced by Tessa Flannery Performed and Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham Links for the Grownups! Patreon Holiday Tales Girl Tales Store Rebecca’s Newsletter Facebook Instagram Girl Tales Grown-Ups Group See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Arsia is competing for Amazonia Academy's “Best Warrior” metal! But she's better at crosswords than crossbows, ya know? Written by Crystal Skillman Starring: Amanda D'Archangelis, Ashley Tobias, Sarah Smithton, and Sarah Golding Produced by Megan Bagala Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham Links for the Grownups! Patreon Holiday Tales Girl Tales Store Rebecca’s Newsletter Facebook Instagram Girl Tales Grown-Ups Group See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Abby rings the bells at Westminster Abbey but no one ever notices her. That is until she meets a witch named Agnes who needs Abby’s help to meet Queen Victoria at her coronation tomorrow. Cordelia Studios Production An adaptation of The Hunchback of Notre Dame by Victor Hugo Written by Rebecca Cunningham Produced by Chad Chenail Performed by Rebecca Cunningham and Tessa Flannery Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham Links for the Grownups! Patreon Holiday Tales Girl Tales Store Rebecca’s Newsletter Facebook Instagram Girl Tales Grown-Ups Group See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

King Vortigern is looking for more land for his people. When he finds the right place to build a castle on, it comes crashing down every night. Will a young girl with hawk-like eyes bless the land and become the solution to his problems? Cordelia Studios Production Written by Dani Martineck Produced by Tessa Flannery Performed and Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham Links for the Grownups! Patreon Girl Tales Store Rebecca’s Newsletter Facebook Instagram Girl Tales Grown-Ups Group See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lia and her Zaza are on a roadtrip to Zaza's native land when an Elder in the woods tells them a story of animals who work together to find their way home. Written by Janelle Lawrence Produced by Tessa Flannery Starring Nickolette Kong, Caroline Castro, and Melissa Ulloa Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham Cordelia Studios Production For the Grownups! Patreon Girl Tales Store Rebecca’s Newsletter Facebook Instagram Girl Tales Grown-Ups Group See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Gunna is the most confident girl in Freshwater and she uses that confidence to help others. But can she solve Dr. Franny K Stein's ghost problem? Cordelia Studios Production An adaptation of the Icelandic story, Gunna the Ghost by Jón Árnason. Written and Produced by Chad Chenail Performed and Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham For the Grownups! Patreon Girl Tales Store Rebecca’s Newsletter Facebook Instagram Girl Tales Grown-Ups Group See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After spending their days littering the lake in their kingdom, Helene and her siblings are turned into ducks and banned to Lake Ballyquirke for 300 years! Writer: Izzi D'Esposito Starring: Adriana Colon, Tessa Flannery, Cristina Pitter, & Chad Chenail Producer:Chad Chenail Assistant Producer: Megan Bagala Executive Producer: Rebecca Cunningham Music: Cup of Tea from the Washington Celtic group Sláinte Licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution from FreeMusicArchive.org Links for the Grownups! Personalized Stories Join the Ghost Tour Club! Girl Tales Events Patreon Girl Tales Store Rebecca’s Newsletter Facebook Instagram Buy the Girl Tales Team a Coffee Starglow Media

Vasilisa's grandmother is visiting and she has a sneaking suspicion that she might be a witch! Girl Tales is a Cordelia Studios production Based on the Slavic folklore character, Baba Yaga Written by Tessa Flannery Performed by Rebecca Cunningham Produced by Megan Bagala Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham Patreon Girl Tales Store Rebecca’s Newsletter Facebook Instagram Girl Tales Grown-Ups Group See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hypatia is an extremely strong kid but is she strong enough to overcome EVEN MORE challenges her mean Aunt Hera throws her way? Written by Tessa Flannery Performed by Rebecca Cunningham Produced by Megan Bagala Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham For the Grownups! Patreon Girl Tales Store Rebecca’s Newsletter Facebook Instagram Girl Tales Grown-Ups Group See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hypatia is an extremely strong kid but is she strong enough to overcome the challenges her mean Aunt Hera throws her way? Written by Tessa Flannery Performed by Rebecca Cunningham Produced by Megan Bagala Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham For the Grownups! Patreon Girl Tales Store Rebecca’s Newsletter Facebook Instagram Girl Tales Grown-Ups Group See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cheese the dog is given a stuffed heart toy made special by Rebecca. But there’s something about this toy that Cheese just did not like … An adaptation of The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe Written by Nina Ki Performed by Rama Orleans-Lindsay and Rebecca Cunningham Produced by Chad Chenail Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham Produced by Tessa Flannery For the Grownups! Patreon Girl Tales Store Rebecca’s Newsletter Facebook Instagram Girl Tales Grown-Ups Group See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're kicking off Season 4! In this tale, Rebecca is struggling to get along with her sisters but a visit from her friends who live in the stars has her rethinking what having a sister really means. Written, Performed, and Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham Produced by Tessa Flannery For the Grownups! Patreon Girl Tales Store Rebecca’s Newsletter Facebook Instagram Girl Tales Grown-Ups Group See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We’re gearing up for Season 4! In the meantime, listen to the GT team’s favorites!Lina wants to compete in this year’s big sailing contest but her Mama doesn’t think she’s healthy enough or big enough. So, Lina decides to go on her own adventure. Follow Lina as she soars on the wings of a seagull, dives down deep into the ocean, and finds her way back home to her Mama. Written by Kimberly BelflowerStarring: Amber Dickerson, Erin Hanraty, Jared Loftin, & Amanda RodheProducer: Chad ChenailExecutive Producer & Host: Rebecca CunninghamTheme Music: Eli Denby Wood and Amy Gijsbers van Wijk For the Grownups!PatreonGirl Tales StoreRebecca’s NewsletterFacebookInstagramGirl Tales Grown-Ups Group See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're gearing up for Season 4! In the meantime, listen to the GT team's favorites. First up, Beauty and Bea! Bea is an aspiring young botanist, whose studies get sidetracked when she’s voted “Prettiest Girl in School”. Her new friends are all about looks, but when a magical new student joins her class, Bea is forced to rethink just how important her looks might be. Find out what happens as the Science Fair approaches in this month’s episode of Girl Tales Written by Kathleen Coombs Starring: Gina DeMay, Tessa Flannery, Alexandra Mesaros, and Maria Ortiz-Marquez Produced by Chad Chenail Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham For the Grownups!Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltalesGirl Tales Store: https://girltalespodcast.com/store-2/Rebecca’s Newsletter: https://girltalespodcast.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=164c30f0c37a086fa0e32bb5b&id=bdacaecdddFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Circe is banished to live alone on an island and she … loves it! But who are all of these tourists and sailors making pit stops on her island? Circe turns them all into animals. Is being alone all it's cracked up to be? Written and Produced by Tessa FlanneryPerformed by Stephanie March and Rebecca CunninghamExecutive Produced by Rebecca CunninghamStephanie March is currently starring in “House on Fire” on Lifetime/ A&E networks as a part of their Broad Focus programming. Stephanie stars as Debra Green in this “Ripped from the Headlines” adaptation of Ann Rule's book, “Bitter Harvest”. Stephanie appeared in the Tony-nominated revivals of Death of a Salesman, Talk Radio, and Boy’s Life on Broadway and the movies, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, The Invention of Lying, Why Stop Now? and The Treatment. She Executive Produced and starred in the mockumentary, The Social Ones, which won Best Comedy at the LA Film Festival and Cinequest and is available in wide release. She had a few memorable moments in TV shows, 30 Rock, Grey’s Anatomy, Rescue Me, Happy Endings, and The President Show. She is best known as Alex Cabot on Law & Order SVU, where she met Rebecca Perkins, who was head of the Makeup Department. Rebecca and Stephanie joined forces to create what is now known as SHESPOKE. Stephanie lives in Manhattan with her husband, Dan, and TacoCat.For the Grownups!PatreonGirl Tales StoreRebecca’s NewsletterFacebookInstagramGirl Tales Grown-Ups Group See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Come listen to an adaptation of Disney's Raya and the Last Dragon!This story is an adaptation of the Raya and the Last Dragon Little Golden Book from Random House Children Books.This episode is brought to you by Disney. Relive the excitement of Raya and the Last Dragon now on Blu-ray and Digital and with this Little Golden Book adaptation from Random House Children Books.Performed by Marissa CarpioProduced by Chad ChenailMusic by Samuel BagalàExecutive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Pippa tells a story about her wife Rebecca and how she saved the town of Freshwater! An adaptation of Hans Brinker by Mary Mapes Dodge Written and Produced by Chad Chenail Performed by Rama Orleans-Lindsay and Rebecca Cunningham Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham For the Grownups! Patreon Girl Tales Store Rebecca’s Newsletter Facebook Instagram Girl Tales Grown-Ups Group See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"Big breath, magic at my fingertips, and a quest in my heart!” Owen, a spirited sorcerer, leaves the safety of their beloved library to begin a brand new, boundless adventure. With courage and curiosity, they head deep into the Great Forest and face puzzling challenges to find fellow sorcerers at the Ancient Cedar. Owen uses their wit, grit, and the encouragement of enchanted creatures to discover how to listen to the beat of their own magic and become the legendary Owen the Wayforger--Creator of Paths and Empowerer of Others! This tale is a collaboration with our friends at Dorktales Storytime in honor of Autism Acceptance Month! Writer: Molly Murphy Voice-Over Artists: Jonathan Cormur, Anna Maguire, and Imani Russell Producer: Tessa Flannery Host: Rebecca Cunningham Executive Producers: Chad Chenail and Jodi Murphy Links for the Grownups! Personalized Stories Join the Ghost Tour Club! Girl Tales Events Patreon Girl Tales Store Rebecca’s Newsletter Facebook Instagram Buy the Girl Tales Team a Coffee Starglow Media

Una had a pet unicorn. She brought the unicorn to school one day which … was against the rules. Based on the nursery rhyme, Mary Had a Little Lamb by Sarah Josepha Hale. Written, Performed, and Produced by Rebecca Cunningham For the Grownups! Patreon Girl Tales Store Rebecca’s Newsletter Facebook Instagram Girl Tales Grown-Ups Group See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rebecca joins Captain Ahab onboard the Pequod to find the illusive whale, Moby Dick! An adapatation of Moby-Dick by Herman Melville. Written by Chad Chenail Produced by Megan Bagala Executive Produced and Performed by Rebecca Cunningham For the Grownups! Patreon Girl Tales Store Rebecca’s Newsletter Facebook Instagram Girl Tales Grown-Ups Group See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Morgiana is on one of her daily kayak rides when she lifted out of her kayak by a big giant bird! Written and Produced by Tessa Flannery Guest Starring: Mehret Marsh Executive Produced and Performed by Rebecca Cunningham For the Grownups!PatreonGirl Tales StoreRebecca’s NewsletterFacebookInstagramGirl Tales Grown-Ups Group See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A story about … you! Listen and find out how you are brave like Ruth Bader Ginsburg, curious like Dr. Mae Jemison, and proud to be you like Aaron Philip! Part 4 of our Women’s History Month Series!Written by Megan Bagala and Tessa Flannery Produced by Megan Bagala Performed and Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham For the Grownups!PatreonGirl Tales StoreRebecca’s NewsletterFacebookInstagramGirl Tales Grown-Ups Group See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You might have heard the story of Persephone and how she brings Spring to Earth. But have you heard her version? Written by Megan Bagala Produced by Chad Chenail Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham For the Grownups!PatreonGirl Tales StoreRebecca’s NewsletterFacebookInstagramGirl Tales Grown-Ups Group See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A story about Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez told through a “friend”. Listen and learn about AOC's fight for working-class people and about standing up to bullies.Part 3 of our Women's History Month Series! Written by Elsa Bermudez Performed by Adriana Colón Produced by Tessa Flannery Executive Produced by Megan Bagala, Tessa Flannery, & Rebecca Cunningham For the Grownups!PatreonGirl Tales StoreRebecca’s NewsletterFacebookInstagramGirl Tales Grown-Ups Group See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You're invited to Mayor Bridie's Grandest St. Patrick's Day Parade in Swinford, Ireland! Or is the parade in Claremorris, Ireland and thrown by Mayor Maeve? Listen and find out! Based on the Irish tale, The Cattle Raid of Cooley Written, Produced, and Performed by Rebecca Cunningham Guest Starring Tessa Flannery For the Grownups! Patreon Girl Tales Store Rebecca’s Newsletter Facebook Instagram Girl Tales Grown-Ups Group See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A historical fiction story about advocating for yourself and for the people in your community even in the face of prejudice and racism. Listen and learn about Chinese-American activist, author, and journalist Helen Zia.Part 2 of our Women’s History Month Series! Written by Nina Ki Performed by Kate Marley Produced by Megan Bagala Executive Produced by Megan Bagala, Tessa Flannery, & Rebecca CunninghamSome of the dialogue was sourced from Helen Zia's interview with USA journalist Nicole Carroll. You can read the article here. For the Grownups!PatreonGirl Tales StoreRebecca’s NewsletterFacebookInstagramGirl Tales Grown-Ups Group See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nessie is a water dragon with a love of shiny stuff. She loves shiny stuff so much she steals the crown right of the Queen's head! Will Aileen, be able to get the crown back to the Queen? A story about the Scottish mythical creature, the Loch Ness Monster. Written by Tessa Flannery Produced by Chad Chenail Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham Performed by Rebecca Cunningham and Tessa Flannery For the Grownups! Patreon Girl Tales Store Rebecca’s Newsletter Facebook Instagram Girl Tales Grown-Ups Group See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A fictional story about the real life Ruth Charlotte Ellis; the first woman to own a printing press in Michigan and Black LGBTQ icon.Part 1 of our Women's History Month Series! Written by Christina Quintana Performed by Imani Russell Produced by Tessa Flannery Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham For the Grownups!PatreonGirl Tales StoreRebecca’s NewsletterFacebookInstagramGirl Tales Grown-Ups Group See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Anu's mom crushes her eggshells before she puts them in the compost so that witches can't turn them into boats. Anu thinks that's just a joke but is it? A trip down the river Ohneka, may prove otherwise. Writer: Tessa Flannery Voice-Over Artists: Rebecca Cunningham, Sneha Mathan, and Samira Sardella Producer: Chad Chenail Executive Producer and Host: Rebecca Cunningham Links for the Grownups! Personalized Stories Join the Ghost Tour Club! Girl Tales Events Patreon Girl Tales Store Rebecca’s Newsletter Facebook Instagram Buy the Girl Tales Team a Coffee Starglow Media

Grown-ups have been telling the story of Goldi and WLB for forever. They'd like you to hear from them, the story of how they became the best of friends. An adaptation of Goldilocks and the Three Bears by Robert Southy Written by Lindz Amer Starring: Barron Bass, Fred Chong Rutherford, Tessa Flannery, and Triya Leong Produced by Chad Chenail Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham For the Grownups! Donate to Black Girls CODE: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodcast/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltales Girl Tales Store: https://girltalespodcast.com/store-2/ Rebecca’s Newsletter: https://girltalespodcast.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=164c30f0c37a086fa0e32bb5b&id=bdacaecddd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/ Girl Tales Grown-Ups Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2394948737386136 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lucky is a grey bird in a sea (or lake) of little yellow ducks. When the yellow ducks decide to leave Lucky out of their games and tease her because of her grey feathers, she turns to Rebecca for some love and advice. An adaptation of The Ugly Duckling by Hans Christian Andersen Written by Chad Chenail Performed and Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham For the Grownups! Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltales Girl Tales Store: https://girltalespodcast.com/store-2/ Rebecca’s Newsletter: https://girltalespodcast.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=164c30f0c37a086fa0e32bb5b&id=bdacaecddd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/ Girl Tales Grown-Ups Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2394948737386136 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After being teased at school for how big she is, Sasha the Goat becomes rough and tough and gruff. That is until she meets an even gruffer troll under a bridge. An adaptation of Three Billy Goats Gruff collected by Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe Written and Produced by Tessa Flannery Executive Produced and Performed by Rebecca Cunningham For the Grownups! Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltales Girl Tales Store: https://girltalespodcast.com/store-2/ Rebecca’s Newsletter: https://girltalespodcast.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=164c30f0c37a086fa0e32bb5b&id=bdacaecddd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/ Girl Tales Grown-Ups Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2394948737386136 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.