I Want To Be… Children's Career Books | Ivory Publishing®
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Career-exploration books for ages 9–14, personal-growth journals, and the Dream Builder Curriculum — all designed to help young people discover who they can become.
I Want To Be… Series
The I Want To Be… series introduces young readers ages 9–14 to careers, confidence, persistence, and possibility through engaging chapter books and real-world exploration. Each title follows a young dreamer navigating a real career path — building vocabulary, curiosity, and belief in what's possible. Available in paperback and Kindle eBook.

Imani's Dream: I Want to Be a Baker
Imani discovers the world of baking — from measuring ingredients to running her own kitchen. She learns that creativity, patience, and hard work are the real recipe for success.
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Journee's Dream: I Want to Be a Gymnast
Journee trains hard, falls down, and gets back up — learning that discipline and resilience matter just as much as natural talent. A story about chasing big goals one practice at a time.
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Zendaya's Dream: I Want to Be a Nutritionist
Zendaya learns how food fuels the body and how nutritionists help people live healthier lives. She discovers that science, curiosity, and caring about others can become a career.
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Evan's Dream: I Want to Be a Firefighter
Evan explores what it takes to serve and protect a community — courage, teamwork, and staying calm under pressure. This story shows young readers that service is one of the most powerful careers there is.
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Ashelyn's Dream: I Want to Be a Flight Attendant
Ashelyn discovers a career that takes her around the world — and teaches her that professionalism, communication, and a calm presence open doors most people never imagine.
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Antoine's Dream: I Want to Be a Carpenter
Antoine learns to build things with his hands — and discovers that skilled trades are careers worth being proud of. A story that celebrates craftsmanship, problem-solving, and the satisfaction of creating something real.
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Harmony's Dream: I Want to Be a Beautician
Harmony finds her passion in beauty and self-expression — and learns that running a salon takes business sense, creativity, and genuine care for the people in your chair.
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Tyee's Dream: I Want to Be a Welder
Tyee explores the world of welding — a skilled trade that builds bridges, buildings, and careers. He learns that precision, safety, and pride in your craft are what separate good work from great work.
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Zalynn's Dream: I Want to Be a Journalist
Zalynn learns to ask the right questions, tell the truth, and share stories that matter. This book shows young readers that journalism is about curiosity, integrity, and giving a voice to the world around you.
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Faith's Dream: I Want to Be a Real Estate Agent
Faith discovers that real estate is about more than houses — it's about helping families find home. She learns negotiation, community, and the confidence it takes to build a business on trust.
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King's Dream: I Want to Be a Teacher
King learns that teaching is one of the most important careers in the world — and that patience, encouragement, and believing in your students can change lives.
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Roderick's Dream: I Want to Be a Radio Host
Roderick finds his voice — literally. He learns that communication, storytelling, and connecting with an audience are skills that open doors in media, business, and beyond.
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Phoenix's Dream: I Want To Be a Librarian
Phoenix discovers that libraries are gateways to every career imaginable — and that librarians are the guides who help people find what they need to grow.
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Aslan's Dream: I Want to Be a Police Officer
Aslan explores what it means to serve and protect — learning that integrity, fairness, and community trust are the foundation of good law enforcement.
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Emerie's Dream: I Want to Be an Air Traffic Controller
Emerie learns to manage the skies — a high-stakes career that demands focus, precision, and calm decision-making. This book introduces young readers to a career most have never considered but everyone depends on.
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Nalah's Dream: I Want to Be a Paralegal
Nalah discovers the legal world — research, advocacy, and the details that make justice possible. She learns that paralegals are essential to the legal system and that a career in law doesn't require a law degree to make a difference.
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Take a look inside King’s Dream: I Want to Be a Teacher and see how the I Want To Be… series combines engaging storytelling, career exploration, confidence-building, and real-world learning for young readers ages 9–14.
Sample interior pages from King’s Dream: I Want to Be a Teacher
The Dream Builder Curriculum
Companion curriculum for the I Want To Be… series, designed for families, homeschoolers, educators, and community programs. Resources support career exploration, literacy, life skills, and meaningful learning — ready to use alongside any book in the series.
The Yourself Series Working Guides
The Yourself Series Working Guides are self-paced personal-growth tools created by Rachel Ivory, Ph.D., designed to help readers reconnect with purpose, balance, confidence, and inner strength.
Each guide focuses on a key area of self-development, from gratitude and calm to resilience and confidence, with practical exercises, reflections, and affirmations that help turn awareness into action.
Grounded in mindfulness and motivation, the series encourages steady, authentic growth through small daily practices. Every guide invites readers to slow down, reflect deeply, and grow intentionally — at their own pace, in their own way.
“When you invest in yourself, you change how you move through the world, with grace, purpose, and light.”Shop on Amazon