1) The document proposes a new children's TV show for ages 6-9 that would feature a diverse cast of female leads and focus on historical figures, especially women and people of color. 2) Each episode would incorporate problem-solving and themes related to athletics, science, medicine, and other topics, profiling underrepresented historical figures from the past. 3) The show would blend live action and animation to tell stories in an engaging way and foster enthusiasm for learning. It aims to promote values like self-esteem and identity.

1. Connor, Grace, Hollie, Naomi

2. Content
Female lead
2% of children’s shows (ages 6-9)
4 and 5 star ratings
science based
Historical element
9% of children’s shows (ages 6-9)
Daytime shows

3. Setting
● Blanket fort
● Live action
● Transport to animation
● Alternating houses
● Learning together w/storytelling
● Adult presence

4. Characters
(Jo)sie Lily Harold
Jacob
Age 10
Cherokee
American
Leader
Loves books
Curious
Age 10
Irish American
Funny
Athletic
Protective
Age 10
Vietnamese
American
Creative
Loyal
Adventurous
Age 10
Kenyan
American
Quiet
Good
Listener
Kind
Visiting
Character

5. Pilot Episode
Live Action:
meet the main characters
in the blanket fort, Jo begins to tell the others what she learned in school
Animation
children 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

6. Looking Forward
Themes for each episode
athletics, medicine, aviation, science, writers, artists, musicians, ruler & politicians etc.
Focus on underrepresented historical figures
women, people of color
at least one woman per episode
Problem solving in each episode
Characters’ ancestors
cultural education

7. 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

8. Merchandise
Book series (interactive)
Website

9. Merchandise
Expand to a movie
Toys, school supplies

10. 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

11. Sources
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/b/books/_/N-1fZ29Z8q8
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/media-and-body-image/how-do-i-help-my-kid-develop-a-positive-body-image
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/reviews/age/6/age/7/age/8/age/9/category/tv/genre/educational-20220/topic/great-girl-role-
models-21618
http://gozips.uakron.edu/~susan8/arttv.htm
http://www.tv.com/shows/category/kids/decade/2010s/