Rebel Girls’ first fiction series has been optioned for television by Lion Forge Entertainment.
The brand is launching its first fiction series with Secret Society of Rebel Girls: Nina and the Mysterious Mailbox (DK) from Marti Dumas, publishing on 13th August 2024. This will be the first in a six-part series for middle-grade readers set in the world of Ada Lovelace School and following the adventures of classmates Nina, Maya, Kai and Zoe.
Jes Wolfe, c.e.o, commented: "Creating our first fiction property with Secret Society of Rebel Girls has been an incredible road, and I know girls will discover friendship, adventure and confidence in the stories of Nina, Maya, Kai and Zoe. As a girl-first brand, we are proud to produce storytelling that reflects girlhood today and showcase characters readers can identify with and embrace for the triumphs, adversity and weirdness in everyday life. We are proud to be working with Lion Forge, DK, Anna, and Marti to bring Secret Society of Rebel Girls to life."
The pilot episode of the television adaptation will be written by Anna McCleery who conceived of the original story and characters for Rebel Girls.
Stephanie Sperber, president and c.c.o of Lion Forge Entertainment, added: “Rebel Girls is one of the most impactful brands in the world, reaching girls, boys and their parents in publishing, podcasts and more. We’re honoured and excited to take Rebel Girls to television for the first time and expand and grow with the global audience.”