Houston Hustle: Cooking up a Hustle: A Kids' Chapter Book About Entrepreneurship, Starting a Food Business, and Teamwork (Ages 9-12, Young Founder Ser

Houston Hustle: Cooking up a Hustle

When 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.

Set in the heart of Houston, this fun and inspiring kids’ chapter book about entrepreneurship 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.

Why Parents, Teachers, and Kids Love Houston Hustle:

• Entrepreneurship for kids ages 9–12: Introduces real-world business concepts like marketing, teamwork, and customer service in a kid-friendly way.

• Financial literacy for kids: Shows readers how to save, price products, and think like a young entrepreneur.

• Cultural and local flavor: Bursting with Houston pride, from neighborhood vibes to family traditions.

• Friendship and teamwork: A story about collaboration, loyalty, and believing in your own creativity.

• Engaging and relatable: Perfect for kids who love cooking, food, or dreaming up their own business ideas.

Part of the Hustle Series & Young Founder Series

Houston Hustle is one of many titles in the Hustle Series, where kids across America take small ideas and turn them into big adventures. Each story highlights a different business concept from the bestselling guide 101 Business Ideas for Kids—from car washes in Detroit Hustle to pet photography in San Diego Hustle. Together, the Hustle books are part of the larger Young Founder Series, created to inspire kids to dream big, develop confidence, and see themselves as future entrepreneurs.

Perfect for readers who enjoy:

• Kids entrepreneurship books

• Business and money books for children ages 9–12

• Friendship and teamwork stories

• Chapter books about cooking and food

• Middle grade realistic fiction with humor and heart

With humor, heart, and a dash of spice, Houston Hustle shows kids that anyone can start a business, chase their dreams, and turn creativity into confidence.