
Reach for this book when your child is struggling with the pressure to fit in or is feeling discouraged by a recent failure. This accessible biography introduces children to Steve Jobs, focusing on his journey from a curious, adopted child who didn't always love school to the visionary leader of Apple. It emphasizes themes of creative thinking, resilience after being fired from his own company, and the importance of following one's unique passion. It is a perfect choice for middle-grade readers who are tech-oriented or artistic, offering a realistic look at how 'being different' can actually be a superpower when paired with hard work and determination.
Reflections on being adopted and feeling like an outsider.
It also covers his terminal illness and death in a secular, factual way that is realistic rather than overly sentimental or scary for the target age group.
An 8 to 11 year old who is a 'tinkerer' or a creative rebel. This is for the child who asks 'why' constantly and needs to see that success isn't always a straight line through traditional school achievement.
Parents may want to preview the section on Jobs being fired from Apple to discuss how professional setbacks can lead to new opportunities. Parents may want to preview the final chapter on his illness, which includes a description of his physical decline, if the child is particularly sensitive to health topics or the concept of death. A parent might choose this after seeing their child get frustrated with a project that didn't work the first time, or if the child expressed feeling like an outsider at school.
Younger readers will focus on the 'cool' gadgets and the garage-startup story. Older readers (10-12) will better grasp the complexities of his personality, the business rivalries, and the emotional weight of his legacy.
Unlike more academic biographies, this version uses the signature 'Who Was' format with simple language and engaging line drawings that make a complex, sometimes prickly figure feel relatable and human. """
This biography follows Steve Jobs from his adoption and childhood in California to the founding of Apple in a family garage. It covers his partnership with Steve Wozniak, the creation of the Mac, his public departure from Apple, his success with Pixar, and his eventual triumphant return to lead the mobile technology revolution.
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