Books by Mitali Perkins
Bamboo People
by Mitali Perkins
The main concepts are child labour and the economics of conflict. They’re tough topics but it’s told from a child’s point of view
Interviews where books by Mitali Perkins were recommended
The Best Economics Novels for Young Teenagers, recommended by Yana van der Meulen Rodgers
Economics need not be dry or didactic. Here’s a suggested reading list of novels with economic themes to appeal to young teenagers.