When your student begins to tackle real world problems or start their own small business, knowing the mindset and skills needed for these challenges is crucial. One great way to start opening up your student’s mind to these concepts is through books!
The VentureLab team compiled a list of books that use guides and stories to help your student understand the principles of entrepreneurship and the building blocks of a small business. Here is our summer reading list for young entrepreneurs listed by reading level:
Camila’s Lemonade Stand: When Camila finds herself short on cash for the ferris wheel, she decides to start a business to make some money. Tailored for young minds, this book is a great introduction to the fundamentals of entrepreneurship for your Pre-K student.
What does it Mean to be an Entrepreneur?: Rae creates a solution to get dogs clean after a mishap with ice cream. Through her story, your student will learn what it takes to be an entrepreneur.
If I Built a Car: Jack has some ambitious and wacky ideas for the car he’s going to build. With ideas that
stretch the imagination, this book is a great way to help your student think outside of the box and tackle solutions creatively and confidently.
Rosie Revere, Engineer: This book covers innovation, grit, and failure through the story of Rosie. When her plans of making a flying contraption goes awry, Rosie and your student will learn that failure makes you stronger and smarter.
What Do You Do with an Idea?: This book tells the story of a child with an idea in the form of an egg.
As the child grows so does the idea until his confidence and determination bring the idea to fruition. A great book for showing your student what it takes to make your idea a reality through a well-written narrative.
The Making Of A Young Entrepreneur: The Kid's Guide To Developing The Mind-Set For Success: This book was written as a guidebook for young students from elementary age and up to start their own businesses. Written by Gabrielle Jordan, a girl who started her own business at the age of 9, the book is a great way to learn about the principles and practices of a successful business from someone who has experienced it herself.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens: This book serves as a roadmap for teens to accomplish their goals. Written in a way that is engaging for a high school audience, this book is a great guide to the principles and mindset of a great entrepreneur.
Becoming Brilliant: What Science Tells Us About Raising Successful Children: Serving as a guidebook for parents, this book goes through 6 c’s of success necessary for your student: collaboration, communication, content, critical thinking, confidence, and creative thinking. These skills are completely applicable to entrepreneurship and business-owning as well.
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