In celebration of Women’s History Month, Kids Listen have curated this list of awesome episodes for kids! Grab your headphones and get ready to learn about women who’ve changed the world in big ways. From inspiring activists to brilliant scientists, these episodes are packed with stories that’ll spark your curiosity and ignite your imagination.
About Kids Listen
Ears captivated. Hearts inspired. Minds engaged.
Kids Listen is a community that champions high-quality audio content for children. We are a volunteer-based non-profit, and we help producers of kids and family podcasts through collaboration, research, and promotion. We assist librarians and educators with audio programming that complements their curriculum. We help kids and their families find excellent screen-free entertainment.
“I’m so excited that Kids Listen is expanding its partnership branch in this way. We look forward to making more curated lists like this one, as a way for families to find specific podcasts content to enjoy.” Melissa Victor, Kids Listen President, Creator and Host of Stoopkids Stories Podcast
“Dive into the incredible life of Annie Smyth Peck, a trailblazing mountaineer, suffragist, and scholar, who shattered gender barriers in the early 20th century. We discuss her daring ascents of major peaks, including Peru’s Huascarán and Mexico’s Popocatépetl, and her tireless advocacy for women’s rights.”
“Learn about the young, French mathematician who impressed experts in her field with her insights about topics such as Numbers Theory.”
“Who discovered the first Ichthyosaur? Who invented the technology we use everyday in cell phones? Who calculated the launch window for the first American to orbit the Earth? If you’re picturing a man, think again! Leilani, age 11 and Mirabel, age 7 review Women in Science by Rachel Ignotofsky.”
“A wave-splashing tale of the First Lady of Limu! Dive into the fascinating life of Isabella Aiona Abbott. From her early days in Hawaii to becoming a world-renowned expert on Pacific Ocean algae, her journey was filled with scientific curiosity and groundbreaking accomplishments.”
“A story of boldly going where no one had gone before! Nichelle Nichol’s role as Lieutenant Uhura in the original Star Trek series was groundbreaking. Civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. praised her work for defying stereotypes and revolutionizing portrayals of Black individuals on television. Her influence and advocacy for more diversity at NASA sparked new interest in space travel and helped to recruit brilliant STEM talents like Dr. Sally Ride, Colonel Guion Bluford, and Mae Jemison.”
“A fictional story about the real life Ruth Charlotte Ellis; the first woman to own a printing press in Michigan and Black LGBTQ icon.”
“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.”
“The Good Words Podcast celebrates Women’s History Month with the word, “obstreperous”! Host Lynn Hickernell explains how activists, like suffragette Christabel Pankhurst, were forced to break rules in order to get women the vote. Host of new Kids Listen podcast “Activist, You!” Lindz Amer tells about why modern-day activists like Greta Thunberg need to be uncooperative, and family therapist Bonnie Witmer helps think about how to cope with an unruly little brother in a “Do Over” called, “The Board Game.””
“…the life and times of Lucille Ball.”
“No one could have predicted that Sophie Blanchard would become France’s leading aeronaut, but she flew higher than any woman before her. Willa Brown was the first Black woman to earn a pilot’s license in America, but her accomplishments didn’t end there. In many ways, she deserves credit for the famed Tuskegee Airmen.”
“Dr. Mary Edwards Walker is the ONLY woman in American history to be awarded the Medal of Honor. Her efforts during the Civil War were unmatched, but recognition has been hard to come by for her story.”
“In 1872 Susan B. Anthony was arrested, tried and found guilty for voting because, as a woman, it was illegal for her to vote.”
“A photo that rocked the world”
“Throughout history, women’s contributions have often been overlooked, forgotten or even erased so today Ten News correspondent Sarah Namias is sharing why this month is so important”
“The Ventura twins travel to Ponce during the turn of the twentieth century to retrieve a broken promise. They meet future educator Lola Tizol and world-renowned violinist Claudio Brindis de Salas Garrido.”
“In the 1800’s, Mary Anning was known as the best fossil hunter in England. She made many great discoveries, including dinosaur poop. With help from our friend Kidosaurus and children’s science historian Melanie Keene, we dig into Mary Anning’s story and her place in the history of women in science.”
“Have you heard the name Mary Shelley before? If not, we’re sure you’ve heard of her book Frankenstein or the creature born within its pages. Did you know that Shelley’s book is often referred to as the beginning of modern day science fiction? Or that it’s original title was Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus? We’re going to be digging into this and more as we find out why this book is so scary and the lasting imprint it has had on horror and the ethical questions surrounding life and death on this episode of Unspookable.”
“…we examine the courage it takes to “stand out”, when it’s much easier and safer to “fit in”.”
“One of the biggest mysteries of our time is STILL unsolved. But that doesn’t stop Carly (and a special Time Elevator guest!) from trying to solve the puzzle. When all is said and done, Carly gets to meet her, but she also learns that you can’t always fix every problem, no matter how hard you try.”
Pocket Casts Blog 