Work: Interviews with People Doing Jobs They Love

Shaina Feinberg and Julia Rothman set out to show people they can love what they do for work by interviewing people from all over the world. The one I expected to see were those who work with wildlife or science, but the authors didn’t leave anybody out. There is a candlestick maker, a surfer, a prosthetics maker, a ferry captain, and many more. Shaina wrote everything out while Julia painted the illustrations based off of photographs. In the back of the book, it also teaches children how to interview and paint if they want to give Julia or Shaina’s job a try. I have to add that the illustrations and formatting of the book are stunning with all the little details in place.

WORK: INTERVIEWS WITH PEOPLE WHI LOVE THEIR JOB is a resourceful book that can give children so many ideas of what they can be when they grow up. Many children go into occupations because it’s what their parents do, but this book gives them insight to other options that are out there. Some they may have never heard of or given any thought. Work seems like an annoying thing, but these interviews show children you don’t have to settle for something you don’t like. There’s too many options in the world to do something you hate. I also really love how sincere these interviews feel and how the reader can tell they enjoy what they do.


Final Verdict: I would recommend this to all children aged six and older because it’s never too early to start thinking about their future. This would also be a great addition to career day in schools because it opens they playing field up. The dedication Julia and Shaina have to compile this book isn't missed and I can't even imagine how long it actually took to get all of these interviews done which fascinates me even more.