I try to stay away from book topics for WSJ Wednesdays because I talk about books a lot, but I have to say this article by Emily Glazer caught my eye; especially since I am reading The Barefoot Executive by Carrie Wilkerson.
In the Monday, May 21, 2102 edition of The Wall Street Journal Glazer spoke to experts who recommended books for young entrepreneurs. Today's world is a fascinating place where children come up with amazing ideas. On Fact Monster you can learn about the edible spoon-shaped cracker invented by Suzanna Goodin because she was tired of cleaning the cat food spoon. You'll also read about Jeanie Low, who invented the Kiddie Stool--a folding stool that fits under the sink so kids can easily pull it out, unfold it, and use it to reach the sink on their own.
The Young Entrepreneur Council believes, "entrepreneurship is a solution to youth unemployment and underemployment." If you search for "young entrepreneurs" on Google, you'll find many organizations dedicated to this group of creative young minds.
Yesterday, the Lil Diva (10) brought me a sheet of paper filled with drawings of what she calls FooFoos. These are little creatures with a variety of facial expressions. There are aliens and angels, a one-eyed creature, and something that looks like a Frankenstein kind of guy. I got to thinking, "Why couldn't FooFoos be the next Squinkies™ or Sillybandz® craze with tons of kids clamoring for them in toy stores around the country?"
You can read Glazer's article here. Perhaps you'll find some books for your little entrepreneur.
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