SEE IT, DREAM IT, DO IT

Skydiving instructor, paleontologist, and electrical engineer are just a few of the options highlighted in this career guide.

Nelson, MacIsaac, and Ritchie have built on their earlier work, If You Can Dream It, You Can Do It (2022), with profiles of 25 new people pursuing their dreams. Laudably, the subjects are diverse in terms of race and ethnicity, gender and sexuality, and ability. Standup comedian and actor Maysoon Zayid, who has cerebral palsy, notes that she was drawn to comedy because “Hollywood doesn’t cast a lot of Disabled people.” Funeral director Vilosanan Sivatharman’s cultural background makes him especially well suited for serving members of the Tamil community. The bubbly style of the writing conveys these people’s excitement for their chosen paths; readers will immediately be pulled in and come away spurred to mull their own ambitions. “Spin-Off Job, “Pro Tip,” “Why Not Try,” and “Inspiring Individual” sidebars enliven the text. Useful backmatter includes a section on all the people involved in the making of this volume (those considering going into publishing will be pleased at the many opportunities available), while “Meet the Employment Experts” offers valuable information about getting started with job searching.

Solid inspiration to help young people think big about their futures.