Books always make great gifts anytime throughout the year, birthdays, graduation, and especially during the giving season—Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. If you are looking for reads that will inspire and motivate, the following books listed were all written by young, Black, and bold entrepreneurs, sports phenoms, and entertainment bosses. At the time of publication, the authors were in their teens or even younger. Some have entered their post teen years but their stories are still inspiring millions across the globe. Coming in August 2020, Bee Fearless: Dream Like a Kid, the memoir of Mikaila Ulmer, the 14-year-old founder of Me & the Bees Lemonade. Make sure to pre-order that one! To add to our young, bold, and boss list, leave a comment below. Happy Holidays and spread the joy of reading! Our stories matter.
Mo’s Bows: A Young Person’s Guide to Startup Success: Measure, Cut, Stitch Your Way to a Great Business
Moziah Bridges | Tramica Morris | Running Press Kids | 2019 | Amazon | IndieBound
Reach for the Skai: How to Inspire, Empower, and Clapback
Skai Jackson | Crown BYR | 2019 | Amazon | IndieBound
Hello, Crochet Friends!: Making Art, Being Mindful, Giving Back: Do What Makes You Happy
Jonah Larson | Jennifer Larson | Erin Harris | KWiL Publishing | 2019 | Amazon | IndieBound
Bold and Blessed: How to Stay True to Yourself and Stand Out from the Crowd
Trinitee Stokes | Zondervan | 2018 | Amazon | IndieBound
Marley Dias Gets It Done: And So Can You!
Marley Dias | Scholastic Press | 2018 | Amazon | IndieBound
Chillin’ My Way to Success!: The Phenomenal Life of an 8-Year-Old Entrepreneur
Kinyah Bean | Noah’s Ark Publishing Services | 2017 | Amazon
You Got This!: Unleash Your Awesomeness, Find Your Path, and Change Your World
Maya S. Penn | Gallery Books | 2016 | Amazon | IndieBound
Courage to Soar: A Body in Motion, A Life in Balance
Simone Biles | Michelle Burford | Zondervan | 2016 | Amazon | IndieBound
This Kid Can Fly: It’s About Ability (NOT Disability)
Aaron Philip | Tonya Bolden | HarperCollins | 2016 | Amazon | IndieBound
Mo’ne Davis: Remember My Name: My Story from First Pitch to Game Changer
Mo’ne Davis | Hilary Beard | HarperCollins | 2015 | Amazon | IndieBound
Grace, Gold, and Glory My Leap of Faith
Gabrielle Douglas | Michelle Burford | Zondervan | 2012 | Amazon | IndieBound
The Making of a Young Entrepreneur: A Kid’s Guide to Developing the Mind-Set for Success
Gabrielle Jordan | Legacy Builder Group, LLC | 2011 | Amazon
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