“…a one-stop shop for all future entrepreneurs…there are impossibly few resources…that take on this topic and cover it in such depth” – School Library Journal
“This helpful and timely offering will appeal to future tycoons” – Booklist
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
“This book is just what every budding entrepreneur needs, child or adult. It’s filled with easy-to-digest information, inspirational stories and immediate actions to bring your dreams to life…This isn’t just a book about starting a business, this is a book about developing a mindset that will serve us well throughout life…It is a kids book but…this is a book that I think anyone, anyone could benefit from. But my goodness to get it as a child, and to realize the possibilities and to have it not seem daunting, but doable with so many examples filled in the pages of how and why, it’s powerful, it’s so so powerful.” – KidLit Love Podcast
You’re never too young to start a business. Whether you want to launch a babysitting service, run a lemonade stand, sell crafts online—or don’t even know what business to start—you’ll find plenty of ideas and strategies in this book.
Starting a business can help kids, tweens, and teens develop the confidence, creativity, and grit that comes with learning to think like an entrepreneur. They can be the boss!
THE STARTUP SQUAD SERIES
Girls mean business in this series about friendship and entrepreneurship from Macmillan and Penguin!
Recommended by the American Library Association as a Diverse and Inclusive Read to Teach Young People about Money
“Filled with flawed characters and moments of growth…this drama-filled, fast-paced, entertaining read places friendship and hard work at its heart.” KIRKUS REVIEWS
The Startup Squad
“A refreshing depiction of drama turned positive, this series opener is perfect for young entrepreneurs.” KIRKUS REVIEWS
Face the Music
“…this drama-filled, fast-paced, entertaining read places friendship and hard work at its heart.” KIRKUS REVIEWS
Party Problems
The Startup Squad adventures continue in our latest book, Party Problems. Order your copy today!
One For The Dogs
The first graphic novel in The Startup Squad series! “Business smarts and collaborative creativity laid out clearly in comics form.” KIRKUS REVIEWS
“I loved this story of girls finding their way in the world of entrepreneurship.”
ANN M. MARTIN author of The Baby-Sitters Club series and Newbery Honor winner A Corner of the Universe
“The Startup Squad encourages girls to dream big, work hard, and rely on each other to make good things happen. It teaches them how to succeed—and reminds all of us that girls mean business!”
SHERYL SANDBERG COO of Facebook and founder of LeanIn.org and OptionB.org
“A great read that is fast-paced, fun, and empowering. The Startup Squad comes complete with a treasure trove of tips for starting a business.”
KATHERINE APPLEGATE Newbery Medal-winning author of The One and Only Ivan
“Filled with flawed characters and moments of growth…this drama-filled, fast-paced, entertaining read places friendship and hard work at its heart.”
KIRKUS REVIEWS
