Every inventor, entrepreneur, community leader, scientist, and business owner started as a curious child with an idea. The books below encourage young readers to ask questions, solve problems, think creatively, develop leadership skills, and believe in their unlimited potential. We hope these stories inspire the next generation to dream boldly, serve others, and discover that they can make a lasting difference in the world.
— John Ross & Bretnea
What Do You Do With an Idea?
by Kobi Yamada
One idea can change the world.
What Do You Do With a Problem?
by Kobi Yamada
Challenges become opportunities.
What Do You Do With a Chance?
by Kobi Yamada
Take risks and seize opportunities.
Maybe
by Kobi Yamada
Every child has limitless potential.
The Most Magnificent Thing
by Ashley Spires
Persistence and creativity.
The Dot
by Peter H. Reynolds
Confidence starts with one small step.
Ish
by Peter H. Reynolds
Creative thinking over perfection.
Rosie Revere, Engineer
by Andrea Beaty
Innovation and grit.
Ada Twist, Scientist
by Andrea Beaty
Curiosity and discovery.
Iggy Peck, Architect
by Andrea Beaty
Imagination and
problem-solving.
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (Young Readers Edition)
by William Kamkwamba
Innovation and entrepreneurship.
Emmanuel’s Dream
by Laurie Ann Thompson
Leadership through perseverance.
Rock, Brock, and the Savings Shock
by Sheila Bair
Smart money habits and the value of saving patiently.
Your Fantastic Elastic Brain
by JoAnn Deak
Introduces the power of a growth mindset and how our brains become stronger through learning.
The Curious Garden
by Peter Brown
One person can transform a community.
Only One You
by Linda Kranz
Lead by being yourself.
A Chair for My Mother
by Vera B. Williams
Saving, goal-setting, and working together.
The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes
by Mark Pett
Mistakes help us grow.