Connor, Grace, Hollie, Naomi

Content Female lead

2% of children’s shows (ages 6-9)

4 and 5 star ratings

science based

Historical element9% of children’s shows (ages 6-9)

Daytime shows

Setting ● Blanket fort

● Live action

● Transport to animation

● Alternating houses

● Learning together w/storytelling

● Adult presence

Characters (Jo)sie Lily Harold

JacobAge 10CherokeeAmerican

LeaderLoves booksCurious

Age 10 Irish American

FunnyAthleticProtective

Age 10 Vietnamese American

CreativeLoyalAdventurous

Age 10Kenyan American

QuietGood ListenerKind

Visiting Character

Pilot Episode Live Action:

meet the main characters

in the blanket fort, Jo begins to tell the others what she learned in school

Animationchildren meet Florence Nightingale, who asks for their help to find extra bandages

along the way, they learn facts about Florence Nightingale, and meet some of her patients

while looking for the bandages, they meet Louis Pasteur, who teaches them about vaccinations and pasteurization

Pasteur helps them find the bandages, then they give them to Florence Nightingale

Live Actionthe kids are called back to reality by a parent announcing dinner

Looking Forward Themes for each episode

athletics, medicine, aviation, science, writers, artists, musicians, ruler & politicians etc.

Focus on underrepresented historical figureswomen, people of color

at least one woman per episode

Problem solving in each episode

Characters’ ancestorscultural education

Curriculum

●Create an awareness of the value of self-esteem and identity

○ you don’t have to conform to popular stereotypes

○ self-expression and individuality are admirable

●Reinforce the usefulness of problem solving skills

○ there are multiple ways to solve a problem

●Foster enthusiasm for learning

○ become familiar with important but underrepresented historical figures

MerchandiseBook series (interactive)

Website

MerchandiseExpand to a movie

Toys, school supplies

Conclusion

●Having a diverse and inclusive cast will make our program more

relatable and more universally received

●Incorporating animation in addition to live action will convey a

certain magical element that will make learning more enjoyable

●There is a lucrative market for our merchandise

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