{"product_id":"houston-hustle-gregory-lilien-9798267186056","title":"Houston Hustle: Cooking up a Hustle: A Kids' Chapter Book About Entrepreneurship, Starting a Food Business, and Teamwork (Ages 9-12, Young Founder Ser","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHouston Hustle: Cooking up a Hustle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen best friends Javier and Marco turn their after-school salsa recipe into a small business, they discover that cooking up a hustle takes more than just spice-it takes teamwork, creativity, and grit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet in the heart of Houston, this fun and inspiring \u003cb\u003ekids' chapter book about entrepreneurship\u003c\/b\u003e follows two friends as they learn how to test recipes, sell at local events, and deal with the ups and downs of running their first business. From handling competition to solving kitchen disasters, they discover that success isn't just about making money-it's about believing in yourself, supporting your friends, and turning mistakes into opportunities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy Parents, Teachers, and Kids Love \u003ci\u003eHouston Hustle\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEntrepreneurship for kids ages 9-12\u003c\/b\u003e: Introduces real-world business concepts like marketing, teamwork, and customer service in a kid-friendly way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinancial literacy for kids\u003c\/b\u003e: Shows readers how to save, price products, and think like a young entrepreneur.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCultural and local flavor\u003c\/b\u003e: Bursting with Houston pride, from neighborhood vibes to family traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFriendship and teamwork\u003c\/b\u003e: A story about collaboration, loyalty, and believing in your own creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEngaging and relatable\u003c\/b\u003e: Perfect for kids who love cooking, food, or dreaming up their own business ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart of the Hustle Series \u0026amp; Young Founder Series\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHouston Hustle\u003c\/i\u003e is one of many titles in the \u003cb\u003eHustle Series\u003c\/b\u003e, where kids across America take small ideas and turn them into big adventures. Each story highlights a different business concept from the bestselling guide \u003ci\u003e101 Business Ideas for Kids\u003c\/i\u003e-from \u003cb\u003ecar washes in Detroit Hustle\u003c\/b\u003e to \u003cb\u003epet photography in San Diego Hustle\u003c\/b\u003e. Together, the Hustle books are part of the larger \u003cb\u003eYoung Founder Series\u003c\/b\u003e, created to inspire kids to dream big, develop confidence, and see themselves as future entrepreneurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for readers who enjoy: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eKids entrepreneurship books\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eBusiness and money books for children ages 9-12\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eFriendship and teamwork stories\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter books about cooking and food\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eMiddle grade realistic fiction with humor and heart\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith humor, heart, and a dash of spice, \u003ci\u003eHouston Hustle\u003c\/i\u003e shows kids that anyone can start a business, chase their dreams, and turn creativity into confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Gregory Lilien\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798267186056\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/26\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 92\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.26lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.19d","brand":"Gregory Lilien","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48520111063295,"sku":"9798267186056","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ccc16463-d6fe-4b47-9616-83e959bd71db.jpg?v=1778740816","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/houston-hustle-gregory-lilien-9798267186056","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}