Invested: Brielle’s Story

✨ Invested: Brielle’s Story ✨A Legacy Girls Novel – Book OneBy Tamicka LeonardWhat if a business pitch could save your family’s past—and shape your future?Twelve-year-old Brielle Carter isn’t just dreaming of entrepreneurship—she’s betting everything on it. When she learns that her family’s beloved salon, Crowned Roots, may be sold off, Brielle enters the Bank It™ Youth Business Competition to try and win the prize money. Her plan? Launch her own accessories brand and save the shop her great-grandmother built decades ago.But running a business at twelve isn’t all glitter and logos. As her pitch gains attention, Brielle starts losing sight of the very people who helped her start—her best friends. Caught between ambition and loyalty, she must learn that true legacy isn’t built alone.With help from an old salon ledger, a new circle of young changemakers, and the deep roots of her family’s history, Brielle discovers that success isn’t about standing out—it’s about building something that lasts.Perfect for readers ages 9–13, Invested blends history, heart, and hustle in an unforgettable story about friendship, community, and the power of youth-led leadership.Themes:✓ Black family legacy✓ Financial literacy & youth entrepreneurship✓ Community empowerment✓ Friendship & forgiveness✓ Girls in business✓ New Orleans neighborhood culture