Candi Sparks

Why not feel fabulous about your finances for a change? Get money smart!

I'm a mom, author and a licensed financial professional. Following a catastrophic event with a miraculous ending, she penned the "Can I Have Some Money?" book series for children and the people who love them.

I am grateful for this journey. I never imagined that it would take me all the way to the White House (yes, that White House)... or that the school system in my town would make room for this material. But, my dream of reaching early readers has come true - here I am!

What I do is fun - I use every day situations, tools and manipulatives to create games that teach financial education. Most of us wish we had gotten that at an early age.

The drama of life and all the things I have been through have a big impact on students. Nobody delivers the message quite like me! Regardless, the financial information is solid. The energetic delivery of this important basic money management skills makes me new friends and fans OF ALL AGES every day.

The formula for becoming financially fabulous is simple. First, create fun and unforgettable activities that deliver financial education. Next, implement new strategies to achieve goals. I am prepared to help with one, or both of these steps.

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Candi's work is recognized by the U.S. President's Council for Financial Capability and she has met with former President, Bill Clinton to discuss her work in the field. Recommendations include NYC Mayor, Bill de Blasio, Brooklyn Borough President, Eric L. Adams, NYC School Chancellor Carmen Fariña. Her material is used by the NYC Dept. of Education and other schools and community based organizations. Candi is a featured finance expert in Parents Magazine, iVillage (NBC), Wasabi Media, Metro Family Publications, Black Enterprise and other media outlets. She works on Wall Street on strategic financial planning and implementation.

As a featured Children's Author at the most popular book fair in all of New York, City, the Brooklyn Book Festival, she launched LEMONADE SOLD OUT. Workshop activities included building a lemonade stand to the event and focusing on entrepreneurship as a way to promote social sharing and responsibility.

Sparks Fly books are available in English, Spanish, ebook and audiobook.