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Priceless facts about money

Debut author Mellody Hobson, barrier-breaking pioneer in the world of finance, demystifies money for kids with a look at some wild and weird facts about what makes the world go round.

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Main Authors: Hobson, Mellody, 1969- (Author), Scovell, Nell (Author)
Other Authors: Stevens, Caitlin (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2024.
Edition:First edition.
Series:Mellody on money
Subjects:
Money > Juvenile nonfiction.
Finance, Personal > Juvenile nonfiction.
Instructional and educational works.
Illustrated works.
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Summary:Debut author Mellody Hobson, barrier-breaking pioneer in the world of finance, demystifies money for kids with a look at some wild and weird facts about what makes the world go round.
Item Description:Subtitle from cover.
Includes index.
Physical Description:76 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Audience:Ages 8-12.
Grades 3-7.
ISBN:9781536224719
1536224715
Author Notes:Mellody Hobson is co-CEO and president of Ariel Investments, the first African American-owned mutual fund company in the United States. She is Lead Independent Director of Starbucks Corporation and serves on the board of directors at JPMorgan Chase & Co. Princeton University, her alma mater, is building a new residential college in her name--the first to be named after a Black woman. Time magazine listed her as one of the 100 Most Influential People. She is married to filmmaker George Lucas, and this book was inspired by their young daughter. Mellody Hobson splits her time between Chicago and San Francisco.

Caitlin Stevens is an art teacher and award-winning illustrator whose work has been featured in American Illustration , among other publications. She graduated with a BA in illustration from California College of the Arts. Priceless Facts about Money is her children's book debut. Caitlin Stevens lives in San Francisco.

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