Explore the vibrant lives of young people in “Working Childhoods: Youth, Agency and the Environment in India.” Based on extensive research in the Indian Himalayas, this insightful book reveals how children aged pre-teen and teen are integral to their rural economy. Discover their daily routines of herding, collecting, managing household chores, and balancing schoolwork. Through vivid narratives of children’s stories, songs, friendships, and challenges, “Working Childhoods” powerfully illustrates youth agency and their profound connection with the natural world. This essential read for students and scholars of childhood, youth, environmental studies, development, and South Asian studies, offers a unique perspective on how the environment shapes gendered identities and economic resources. A must-read for “The Bookish Owl” patrons interested in understanding global childhoods and youth development.