The Survival Guide for Money Smarts: Earn, Save, Spend, Give (Survival Guides for Kids)

Braun, Eric; Donovan, Sandy

ISBN 10: 1631980289 / ISBN 13: 9781631980282

Published by Free Spirit Publishing, 2016

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Synopsis:

This survival guide introduces the basics of financial literacy and money management for kids from earning and saving money to spending and donating it and gives readers essential skills for financial know-how. The book also explores how choices about money and finances connect to character development and social-emotional well-being. Readers will find ideas for setting money goals, delaying gratification, being thrifty, building self-esteem, giving to charity, and making socially responsible spending and donating decisions. The book includes special features such as: Fictional vignettes in a choose-your-own-adventure style, putting readers in hypothetical situations where they need to make decisions about how to manage money True success stories about real kids who made smart financial decisions Vocabulary boxes that highlight important terms Financial tactics boxes with helpful tools, tips, and strategies.

About the Author: Eric Braun writes and edits books for readers of all ages, specializing in academic and social-emotional topics. Books he has worked on have won awards and honors including the Eugene M. Emme Astronautical Literature Award, a Foreword Book of the Year Gold Award, a Benjamin Franklin Award, and many others. A recent McKnight Artist Fellow and an Aspen Summer Words scholar for his fiction, he earned an M.F.A. in creative writing from Minnesota State University, Mankato. He lives in Minneapolis with his wife and two sons. Sandy Donovan has written nonfiction books for kids and young adults on topics including economics, history, science, and pop stars. She has worked as a journalist, a workforce policy analyst, and a website developer. She currently works for the U.S. Department of Labor, developing online tools to help people of all ages meet their career, education, and employment goals. She holds a bachelor's degree in journalism and a master's degree in labor and public policy. She lives in Minneapolis with her husband and two sons.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Survival Guide for Money Smarts: Earn, ...
Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing
Publication Date: 2016
Binding: Soft cover
Illustrator: Donovan, Sandy
Condition: very_good