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Why The Work It! Book Series is Important

Work It! launches a new segment in literature for young people called “career fiction.” Career fiction is important because it addresses an important developmental stage for girls during the tween years (ages 7-14 years). During this time, girls are starting to daydream and fantasize about what they might be able to do in the future. They discuss future career options with parents, teachers, friends and relatives.   Currently, there are few outlets for this information. Work It! fills this need. Girls can read real details about what it is like to be a doctor, a teacher, a veterinarian, a rock star, a movie star, a singer, a horse jockey and more. Some of the developmental stages of this age group include:  

SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• begins to see parents and authority figures as fallible human beings
• rituals, rules, secret codes, and made-up languages are common
• enjoys being a member of a club
• increased interest in competitive sports
• outbursts of anger are less frequent
• may belittle or defy adult authority

INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT

• interested in reading fictional stories, magazines, and how-to project books
• may develop special interest in collections or hobbies
• may be very interested in discussing a future career
• fantasizes and daydreams about the future
• capable of understanding concepts without having direct hands-on experience

PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT

• girls are generally as much as 2 years ahead of boys in physical maturity
• increases body strength and hand dexterity
• improves coordination and reaction time