Rachel Anne Accurso—known to millions as Ms. Rachel—has been named the 2025 Glamour Woman of the Year. The award celebrates her outstanding influence in early childhood education and her advocacy for children worldwide.
What began as a simple YouTube channel, Songs for Littles, created to help her son with a speech delay, has grown into a global movement. Through joyful songs and speech-focused lessons, Ms. Rachel teaches millions of children while empowering parents to support their kids’ development with love and patience.
Her recognition shows how one woman’s compassion and creativity can transform learning everywhere.
A Dress That Told a Story
At the Glamour Women of the Year ceremony, Ms. Rachel made a lasting impression with a gown that carried powerful meaning. The elegant dress was embroidered with drawings made by children from Gaza, each symbolizing hope, innocence, and resilience.
During ‘The 2025 Glamour Women of the Year Awards’, Ms Rachel wore a dress featuring artwork designed by children from Gaza. The child educator had asked the kids to create pieces that expressed their stories, which were embroidered onto the dress. In her speech, Ms. Rachel read a letter from the children whose art was worn on her dress.
On her instagram story , she posted:
I’m so proud to share art from amazing children in Gaza @with_anfal.8 @ahmedh.madi @ranadaughterofgaza @shosho_shahed8 @luna.o.hamdan @sarah_story9 @iimrahaf.9
We did it! You are all so amazing and everyone loved hearing all about you, seeing your pictures and hearing your stories!
The dress is upcycled and donations were made to all the children from me 💗
Thank you @risakostis @stephaniepowersmakeup_ @rbatrice @lwpearlatelier @designmabel @beautybyrosavan
Redefining Early Childhood Education
Ms. Rachel’s Songs for Littles channel has reshaped how young children learn online. Her videos, backed by child-development experts, focus on speech building, emotional awareness, and inclusivity.
Parents worldwide describe her as a “calming, positive presence” who makes learning joyful and meaningful. Her work proves that education can be nurturing and entertaining at the same time.
A Voice for Empathy and Inclusion
During her acceptance speech, Ms. Rachel said her love “extends to every child in the world.” Her words captured the heart of her mission—teaching kindness through every song, every smile, and every video.
Her award is more than a personal achievement. It’s a reminder that empathy and education can change lives.
Ms. Rachel plans to expand her educational content and continue advocating for children’s well-being across the globe.
As families sing along to Songs for Littles, they’re not just learning words—they’re learning compassion, courage, and connection.