Work: Interviews with People Doing Jobs They Love by Julia Rothman, Shaina Feinberg
Published by Candlewick Press on December 3, 2024
ISBN: 1536232661
Pages: 64
Genres: Non-Fiction
Format: Picture Book Nonfiction
Source: MSL Book Review
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Work takes an inclusive and global look at a varied grouping of jobs people are doing in today’s world. The book interviews real people following their passions and doing the jobs they love. Readers will get insight into jobs such as toy shop owner, surfer,street food vendor, vegan butcher, candlestick maker, and prosthetics maker.

Each worker’s story includes information about themselves, the job they do, and why this job is important to them. Work takes a look at the day to day jobs that make the world run and shows how following your passion can lead to work that is fulfilling and rewarding as well as inspiring to others.

Ages: 6-9 years

Reviewed by MaryAnn Lopes, Elementary Librarian, Lewiston Public Schools