Make Your Own Money

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Make Your Own Money
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Ty Allan Jackson
Illustrated by Nicole Miles
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:128
Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 165
ISBN/Barcode 9781635863710
ClassificationsDewey:650.1
Audience
Children / Juvenile

Publishing Details

Publisher Storey Publishing LLC
Imprint Storey Publishing LLC
NZ Release Date 17 February 2021
Publication Country United States

Description

This fun and practical guide to financial literacy and entrepreneurship inspires kids to dream big and teaches them to make, save, and spend wisely, one penny at a time. Award-winning author and charismatic motivational speaker Ty Allan Jackson created the young fictional character Danny Dollar, who has inspired countless children around the world to make, save, and spend money wisely, and to dream big. Now the "King of Cha-Ching" returns to take kids on a how-to journey toward financial literacy, with tips and guidance for making money and minding their own businesses. With Danny as their money-savvy guide, readers get answers to questions like "What is money?", "How do I make money?", and "Why should I become an entrepreneur?" This lively, easy-to-read blueprint for financial success provides creative and practical tips for earning money by starting a business, and even covers how to write a business plan, raise start-up money, and understand profit and loss. It also teaches important economic vocabulary (needs vs. wants, goods vs. services) as well as essential life skills for handling money (how to open a bank account, create a budget, invest, and donate). AGES: 8 to 12 AUTHOR: Ty Allan Jackson is an award-winning children's book author, youth motivational speaker, and literacy advocate. A three-time TEDx presenter, he travels around the U.S. inspiring children to read and educating adults about the impacts of illiteracy. Jackson's self-published books have been featured on CNN, NBC Nightly News, The Steve Harvey Show, PBS, and the Hallmark Channel. In 2020, he appeared on Marvel's Hero Project on Disney+ and a Good Morning America segment featuring Sydney Keys, a young man who was inspired by Jackson's book Danny Dollar Millionaire Extraordinaire: The Lemonade Escapade to create an innovative book club for Balck boys. Jackson is the cofounder of the Read or Else movement and the financial literacy program Danny Dollar Academy. SELLING POINTS: . Ty Allan Jackson is a powerhouse spokesperson and advocate for children's financial literacy. Ty Allan Jackson is an award-winning children's book author, literacy advocate, and captivating motivational speaker. . Financial literacy skills delivered in a fun format. Financial principles are made easy and accessible through graphic novel style illustrations featuring the fictional character Danny Dollar, money charts, and practical tips that teach kids to understand money and inspire them to earn and save.

Author Biography

Ty Allan Jackson is an award-winning children's book author, youth motivational speaker, and literacy advocate. A three-time TEDx presenter, he travels around the US inspiring children to read and educating adults about the impacts of illiteracy. Jackson's self-published books have been featured on CNN, NBC Nightly News, The Steve Harvey Show, PBS, and the Hallmark Channel. In 2020, he appeared on Marvel's Hero Project on Disney+ and a Good Morning America segment featuring Sydney Keys, a young man who was inspired by Jackson's book Danny Dollar Millionaire Extraordinaire: The Lemonade Escapade to create an innovative book club for Black boys. Jackson is the cofounder of the Read or Else movement and the financial literacy program Danny Dollar Academy.

Reviews

"Jackson teaches kids step-by-step how to gain, save, invest, and spend their money. A fun and necessary read." --Sidney Keys III, literacy activist CEO of Books N Bros "So you want to be rich? And also, maybe, resilient, curious, patient, generous, and smart? This book is for you. Cha-Ching!" --Catherine Newman, author of How to Be a Person "'The awesome power of money' -- that's the message this book delivers in a big, bold, beautiful way. Every kid deserves to grow up financially literate, and this book helps them do just that." -- Jeannine Glista and James McKenna, creators of BizKid$ and authors of How to Turn $100 into $1,000,000 "A lively, easy-to-read blueprint to foundational skills" -- KPCW