What will I Be from A to Z by Laura Carter was full of beautiful illustrations and some amazing jobs. I feel there could have been a bit more variety in the job selections, especially more trade jobs, and more unique jobs that are not as common. There were a lot of different scientists and doctors listed. I appreciated they did not just say scientist and doctor but they weighed really heavy throughout the book. I like the questions at the end that would also gets children curious about jobs they might have heard about in the book or in life. I received an advanced reader copy from Familius through NetGalley. All opinions are 100% my own.

A nice introduction to careers in STEM with representation from children of all different ethnicities and abilities.

In general, the fact that we spend so much time talking with children about their career goals isn't great. Absolutely, encourage and shore up their interests.

And the text in this one lives in a weird space where it should almost be for older readers, but the fact that it's an alphabet book means it's not.

Regardless, the illustrations are adorable and the diversity is great.

Thank you for the arC. I will purchase for my library.

"So what will I decide to be, with options in the thousands? I don't know yet, but this I'll bet, I promise I'll move mountains."

- What Will I Be from A to Z, 88.00%

What a book! My son and I loved it so much. The simple yet motivational explanations of each job, and especially cute illustrations.
I've read it to my son for like hundreds of times because he is still undecided about what his favorite jobs mentioned. As I am writing this review, his top three jobs are welder, zoologist, and X-ray tech.
A really recommended book to introduce different kinds of jobs to the little ones.

Thank you to Laura Carter, Familius Publisher, and NetGalley for the ARC.

I received an electronic ARC from Familius through NetGalley.
I appreciate the wide variety of careers the author includes. She challenges readers to think about how many options are available to them and to explore anything that sounds interesting. The artwork captures each career option by providing more details within the broad picture. The ending offers encouragement to explore and learn and not worry about settling on one thing too quickly. Wadsworth Carter also provides some questions at the end for readers and/or families reading together to think about.

Super cute A to Z book! I love that it offers more detailed career choices versus just the typical doctor, firefighter, police officer, etc. I would definitely recommend for any family!

Themed alphabet books are one of my favorite children's book sub-genres, and this one doesn't disappoint. This would be a great option for a read-aloud session with older children during a library or class visit; with ample opportunity to discuss different careers and hear children's thoughts about them. The illustrations are bright and inviting (with subtle details throughout) and the diversity of children across ethnicity, size, abilities and so forth is pleasant to see. The list of STEAM jobs are expanded not only to include lesser-discussed ones, but also the trades (shout-out to welders, whoop-whoop!) as well as careers that encompass a variety of skills, such as educators. It's also notable that all of the children are smiling throughout their jobs, happily collaborating with their peers and integrating their toys with their career play. I also appreciated the overarching theme of altruism and community. Throughout the book the author gently reinforces the idea that one enters these careers in part to make the world around them a better place, and to see how they can help others. It's a subtle message and an important one for children to learn, one which will resonate with the adults in their lives, as well. This was a fun read all around.


Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher, Familius, for this ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review. The following thoughts and opinions are my own.

I think this is a great book for young children to read with their parents because there are some concepts and words mentioned in the book that would need further explanation. Like molecules, MRI. sediment lines, gravity...etc, however, I think this is the perfect book to get young readers to start thinking about what they want to be when they grow up and to ask questions about the professions. I loved the questions and how they focused on what a person will be doing daily. When I was a child, I wish people had honestly told me about the day-to-day work instead of the parts of the job that are glorified, because I would have made a more informed decision about my current career choice.

What an awesome book! I love all the choices available for the children. If you put your mind to it and work hard you have the opportunity be whatever you want. It was also so great to see so much diversity.
Lovely illustrated and written, very easy for younger kids to follow along.
This is a great book for any library!

An A to Z of careers for children to dream about. The illustrations are lovely. The book shows all sorts of children taking part in their dream jobs which was nice.

Thank you netgalley for the opportunity to read this book. Okay so from the moment I discovered that I was going to have a nephew, I decided to start reading more children's books. Because I want him to be good and to be able to express him self.
When I saw the cover of the book I was so excited, because I knew that it was going to be a great book for me and for my family. The illustrations are super cute and sweet, I love everything. I recommend this book to everyone not only parents or little kids.

This was so lovely. It was well thought out, designed and researched. The illustration was my favorite part. The artist does an amazing job with colors in each scene and I loved the art style. This book also does a great job showing a diverse group of children. I also appreciated that this didn’t focus on STEM careers, but also included careers in the arts. STEM is incredibly important of course, but I think in the last couple decades we have forgotten how important art is to society as well.

Love this book so much, and my class enjoyed every minute. It's a very sweet message, and I wish every parent could read this book to their child. Thanks to NetGalley for an advanced copy!

The drawings are so cute, the text is easy to kids understand, they are s9 curious in that age this book could be so helpful on learnin english as a second language

A STEAM focused alphabet career options book that has the most lovely illustrations. I enjoyed the rhyming cadence, and the message of how many options our kids are given, especially in our developing technological society for what they can be. Covers a wide gamut of career options without being overwhelming.

I adored this book and would definitely buy it for my own kiddo. I appreciate the variety of STEAM jobs as well as the diversity within the book too. Awesome job. I think this is great for all sorts of kids.

Recommended for ages: 5 to 8

With beautiful illustrations and children of all skin colors, faiths, and abilities, this ABC book gives names to S.T.E.A.M. (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) career examples for every letter of the alphabet, in rhyme, from well-known careers like astronaut and engineer to lesser known ones like horticulturist and java developer. I especially loved the drawing of the children performing the work of these careers with toys that could help them practice the work they could later go on to do as adults.

What Will I Be from A to Z will be published July 1, 2025.

Thank you to NetGalley, Familius, Laura Carter, and Anna Doherty (illustrator) for this free, advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

This is an adorable picture book that would be great for any story time. It will introduce children to a variety of different jobs and careers that are open to them, encouraging them to look to the future with hope and excitement. The rhyming format helps to make jobs with long, intimidating names easier to grasp and understand. Horticulturist? Kinesiologist? Explained in a more simple and approachable way. The illustrations are also quite charming! They feature such a wide array of diverse individuals. Those of different genders and ethnicities, or even “disabilities” can see themselves reflected in these different fields. A very empowering message for curious and impressionable young minds! The follow up discussion questions also provide a chance to dive deeper into any interests that were sparked.

Wonderful little alphabet book featuring a STEM based career for each letter of the alphabet, paired with fun rhymes. The illustrations are beautiful and I think this would be a great way to introduce small children to careers they likely have not heard of, all while reinforcing their understanding of the alphabet. This would be such a great book to read in elementary school classes leading up to Career Day.

Thank you to NetGalley, Familius, and Laura Carter for the eARC of this children's book!

I want to start by saying this truly is a very diverse children's book. Not only culturally but medically as well. It's rare that I see a book in general with a character in a wheelchair! Even the career choices are diverse, I would have never expected a children's book to contain such a range. We all know there are specific letters notorious for being difficult to find words for, and I am impressed that it didn't feel like there were any careers awkwardly thrown in to fit a letter prompt.
Every page of this book is engaging. From the rhyming aspect that makes reading this flow eloquently, down to the hidden letter find. This is a book I can see being read over and over again, as well as grow with the child for quite some time. You can tell thoughtful put together, from the career choices to the artwork, everything about this is beautifully inspiring.

Start them with STEAM

This is such a special book that even opened my eyes to new fields of STEAM that children have for career aspirations.

The book was illustrated well and I appreciate how they chose to show the characters taking their STEAM job seriously. I painted pictures of passion in their fields.

This book would make a great gift for a classroom preparing for/just after a career day to learn about other jobs that weren’t presented.

I received a copy of this book from Laura Carter and Familius. I have elected to leave a review. All opinions are my own.