Gr 6 Up–Comprehensive financial guidance for teenagers, covering a range of topics from top to bottom. Young readers interested in finding a job, starting a business, going to college, or looking for similar financial understanding will leave this series with a wealth of knowledge. ­Job-seeking teens learn about resumes, cover letters, and searching for job openings all the way to the first day in the office. Future business owners will read about becoming an LLC, creating a logo, and the ups and downs of franchising. The series is updated to include modern business practices such as remote work and the use of algorithms to screen resumes. The pages are text-heavy but broken up by sidebars that cover topics such as the impact of social media on a job search, a small business’s TikTok success story, and ­explanations of common credit terminology. Small text boxes feature quotes from industry ­personnel.

VERDICT An even-handed financial series that simplifies complicated topics. ­Recommended.

This entry in the Guide to Financial Responsibility series (5 titles) offers straightforward, practical advice to young people on starting their own businesses. It states, “The key is to find a niche market or identify a clear need and then develop the skills and desire to fill it.” The book goes into detail about creating a business plan and understanding necessary first steps: naming, registering, planning, and funding the business. Other chapters discuss business locations (if not online), supplies, personnel, marketing, the pros and cons of franchises, and challenges one might face along the way. Solid advice from several successful young entrepreneurs will inspire and encourage other young people to follow their passions and become entrepreneurs. Extensive back matter, sidebars, and photo illustrations round out this helpful resource.