The Startup Squad
Author:
Brian Weisfeld, Nicole C. Kear
About this Series
Brian Weisfeld, the Founder and Chief Squad Officer of The Startup Squad, an initiative dedicated to helping girls reach their potential, teams up with Fix-It Friends author Nicole C. Kear to present this middle-grade series about friendship and entrepreneurship.
Operating a lemonade stands is just the beginning for Resa, Harriet, Didi, and Amelia, as these savvy, business-minded schoolgirls learn that good business isn’t just about making a profit, but about making friends. Each book features tips from the Startup Squad and an inspirational profile of a girl entrepreneur.
“An inspiring story about entrepreneurial girls. 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
“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
“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 #1 New York Times bestselling author of Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead
Parents, visit the Startup Squad website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and blog with your aspiring entrepreneurs for inspiring profiles of savvy girls and advice on launching their own small business!
