Immigrant Innovators: 30 Entrepreneurs Who Made a Difference

An inspiring children's biography collection, Immigrant Innovators highlights the stories of 30 immigrant entrepreneurs who have made it big in America.

Geared toward readers ages 8-12, the book features people from around the world who played a major role in establishing global companies and products. These entrepreneurs come from more than 25 countries and have been successful in a wide range of fields, from energy bars (KIND), yogurt (Chobani), and restaurant chains (Panda Express), to dominant industry players like YouTube and Tesla. The book includes full-page illustrated portraits of each entrepreneur as well as colorful infographics throughout.

Immigrant Innovators is a celebration of the immigrant experience-both the triumphs and the challenges-and an important reminder of the strength that comes from a broad and diverse population.

Included, among others, are:

• Ayah Bdeir, Lebanon, littleBits
• Rihanna, Barbados, Fenty Beauty
• Marcus Samuelsson, Ethiopia, Chef
• Hamdi Ulukaya, Turkey, Chobani
• Max Levchin, Ukraine, PayPal
• Mike Krieger, Brazil, Instagram
• Daniel Lubetzky, Mexico, KIND Snacks
• Adi Tatarko and Alon Cohen, Israel, Houzz
• Luis von Ahn, Guatemala, Duolingo
• Pierre Omidyar, France, eBay
• Laura Behrens Wu, Germany, Shippo
• José Andrés, Spain, Founder of World Central Kitchen

Also includes infographics like:

• Pioneering Entrepreneurs
• Kids of Immigrants
• Immigrant Entrepreneurs: By the Numbers
• What Kind of Entrepreneur Are You?