“Wanted: Toddler’s Personal Assistant” by Stephanie Kiser is a poignant and humorous memoir that delves into the life of a young woman striving to escape the poverty of her childhood. Stephanie lands a job as a personal assistant to toddlers on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, a role that consumes her life for seven years.

The book explores themes of social mobility, economic struggle, and the pursuit of meaningful work against the backdrop of global uncertainty and overwhelming student loans. Through her experiences, Stephanie offers a candid look at the challenges and absurdities of trying to climb the social ladder in modern America¹.