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Oct 2023
16m 48s

Carla Perez Read by Karla Gallardo

REBEL GIRLS
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Carla Perez climbs the tallest mountains on Earth without the help of bottled oxygen. Her passion and determination teach her to appreciate not just the views from the top, but the whole journey. 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 Deborah Goldstein with sou ... Show More
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