National Literacy
Trust picks

10 listens to celebrate women
Discovering listens the whole family can enjoy can be tricky, so who better to share their top picks than our friends and audio advocates the National Literacy Trust. Working with schools and families, the team know a thing or two about what makes the best listen, from immersive soundscapes to enticing narration. Here, the literacy charity has collated their favourite listens by, and about, inspiring women.
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  • Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World cover art

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  • Leonora Bolt: Secret Inventor cover art

    • Leonora Bolt: Secret Inventor

    • By: Lucy Brandt
    • Narrated by: Nicole Davis
    • Length: 2 hrs and 55 mins
    • Release date: 20-01-22
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 4 ratings
    • Leonora Bolt: Secret Inventor by Lucy Brandt
    • ‘Leonora is a brilliant but sheltered young inventor who learns that her uncle has been passing her inventions off as his own. A fun story with a great message about the importance of women getting credit for their ideas.’

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    • One Plastic Bag

    • Isatou Ceesay and the Recycling Women of the Gambia
    • By: Miranda Paul
    • Narrated by: Book Buddy Digital Media
    • Series: Millbrook Picture Books
    • Length: 14 mins
    • Release date: 07-02-20
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 3 ratings
    • One Plastic Bag by Miranda Paul
    • ‘Isatou noticed that the beauty of her village had been ruined by plastic bags. This story shows how the actions of one woman can transform a community and start a wave of change. Guaranteed to inspire!’

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    • One Girl

    • By: Andrea Beaty
    • Narrated by: Victoria Rodriguez
    • Length: 7 mins
    • Release date: 06-10-20
    • Language: English
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    • One Girl by Andrea Beaty
    • ‘A compelling narration of the power of education. When one girl picks up a book, she ignites a spark which moves her to write her own story and light up the whole world. We love how Andrea Beatty poetically describes the importance of reading.’

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    • The Story of Tracy Beaker

    • By: Jacqueline Wilson
    • Narrated by: Sandi Toksvig
    • Series: Tracy Beaker, Book 1
    • Length: 2 hrs and 40 mins
    • Release date: 12-02-08
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 97 ratings
    • The Story of Tracy Beaker by Jacqueline Wilson
    • ‘Tracy Beaker lives in a children's home, waiting for her 'glamorous' mother to arrive and whisk her away. Narrated by the wonderful Sandi Toksvig, we love how endearing, impulsive and funny Tracy is. A modern classic for children.’

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    • Little Leaders: Visionary Women Around the World

    • By: Vashti Harrison
    • Narrated by: Weruche Opia
    • Length: 1 hr and 41 mins
    • Release date: 22-10-20
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 2 ratings
    • Little Leaders: Visionary Women Around the World by Vashti Harrison
    • ‘More than a thousand years' worth of inspirational women! Another lovely collection from the 'Little People, Big Dreams' series, this book is all about incredible women and is perfect for listeners to dip in and out of.’

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    • The Restless Girls

    • By: Jessie Burton
    • Narrated by: Thandiwe Newton
    • Length: 2 hrs and 33 mins
    • Release date: 27-09-18
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 46 ratings
    • The Restless Girls by Jessie Burton
    • ‘Following the tragic death of their adventurous mother, Frida and her eleven younger sisters discover all kinds of excitement in seeking out freedom and using their imaginations. This magical story is perfect for young feminists everywhere.’

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    • Pippi Longstocking

    • By: Astrid Lindgren
    • Narrated by: Sandi Toksvig
    • Series: Pippi Longstocking, Book 1
    • Length: 2 hrs and 48 mins
    • Release date: 01-09-22
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 84 ratings
    • Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren
    • ‘The first book of the classic series that has inspired generations of young girls to be brave, strong and rebellious. Here we meet Pippi, living with her monkey, her horse and no rules whatsoever.’

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    • Zog

    • By: Julia Donaldson
    • Narrated by: Imelda Staunton
    • Length: 28 mins
    • Release date: 01-05-14
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 265 ratings
    • Zog by Julia Donaldson
    • ‘Dragon-in-training Zog is eager to learn, but has some bumps along the way. Luckily, he meets Princess Pearl who has one ambition - to become a doctor! A gloriously told story with sing-along opportunities for young listeners.'

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    • Weirdo

    • By: Zadie Smith, Nick Laird
    • Narrated by: Zadie Smith, Nick Laird
    • Length: 8 mins
    • Release date: 15-04-21
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 2 ratings
    • Weirdo by Zadie Smith and Nick Laird
    • ‘Meet Maud, a guinea pig called a 'weirdo' by her fellow pets and who often feels misunderstood. After finding herself on an accidental adventure, Maud realises it's OK to be different - a positive message for all young girls.’

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