by Pam Pollack
First published 2012
Steve Jobs arrives as an infant into the arms of his adoptive San Francisco family, beginning a journey that would reshape technology forever. This biography for young readers traces how Jobs channeled his early fascination with computers into co-founding Apple alongside his partners. The book shows children how a college dropout took unusual routes to success, building not just Apple but also transforming Pixar into a major animation powerhouse. Jobs possessed an unusual ability to attract talented people to his vision of changing the world. Through accessible storytelling, kids discover how one person's obsession with technology and unconventional thinking led to innovations that touch millions of lives. The book captures both Jobs' achievements and his unique approach to leadership and creativity.
Genres: biography, computers, technology, 21st-century, childrens
Vibes: accessible, inspirational, thought-provoking
Tropes: rags-to-riches, unconventional-thinking
Setting: San Francisco
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
112 pages · Paperback · Penguin Workshop