The best children’s books for financial wizards-in-training

Why am I passionate about this?

Growing up I noticed that a lot of my friends would avoid conversations about the stock market mainly because a lack of confidence or knowledge around how it works. I also saw a visible gap in financial literacy among kids that I volunteered with. The school system is doing the best they can, but we can’t rely on them to plant every seed within our kids. With the knowledge gained from friends and countless hours of research from taking classes on the stock market, I created a book that focused on teaching kids about all things stock related but also could be used as a tool of learning for all ages.  


I wrote...

O is for Ownership! The ABCs of the Stock Market for Beginners

By Leslie Clark, C J Love (illustrator),

Book cover of O is for Ownership! The ABCs of the Stock Market for Beginners

What is my book about?

Ownership is the key that will open any door. O is for Ownership: The ABCs of the Stock Market for Beginners is the guide that you have been waiting for. Many fear the Stock Market due to a lack of knowledge, but that stops here. One of the quickest ways to close the wealth gap within certain communities is to invest. This book will not have all the answers, but it will guide you on the right path to financial freedom which begins with ownership. Leslie has written this book with the intention of igniting a spark not only in the youth (because you are never too young to learn), but also in the young adult or overall beginner who longs for a simplistic introduction. 

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The books I picked & why

Book cover of Cooper Learns To Save

Leslie Clark Why did I love this book?

Cooper Learns to Save is such a good book to plant that seed of financial literacy early.

In a world where everything comes at a cost, whether it's Fortnight, electronics, or toys, teaching your kids the basics of saving to earn those things will always be a valuable lesson. Annisa gets that and is able to communicate that through her book along with tangible things you can implement to make saving fun. 

By Annisa Morgan,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Cooper Learns To Save as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.


Book cover of A Boy, a Budget and a Dream

Leslie Clark Why did I love this book?

A Boy, a Budget and a Dream is easily one of my favorites because I related with the character first which made it so much easier to share with my son.

He is still too young to understand but it makes for a great bedtime story now. The book is easy to follow along and the illustrations are great. Jasmine does a great job in breaking down the connection between proper budgeting and having a plan to get what you want. 

By Jasmine Paul, Jose Nieto (illustrator),

Why should I read it?

1 author picked A Boy, a Budget and a Dream as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it. This book is for kids age 4, 5, 6, and 7.


Book cover of Harmoney & the Empty Piggy Bank: A Book about Money, Budgeting, Entrepreneurship, and Persistence

Leslie Clark Why did I love this book?

Harmoney & the Empty Piggy Bank is a family favorite.

Harmoney’s character reminds me so much of my little girl and she adores her piggy bank and is always checking it. I love that the story is easy to follow and talks to kids about a topic that so many of them can relate to, an empty piggy bank. 

By Crystal McLean, Dave Lentz (illustrator), Shawnon Corprew (editor)

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Harmoney & the Empty Piggy Bank as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

Harmoney is an adventurous young girl with one wish!


She wants a bike, but her parents give her the answer she does not want to hear, "No." Her persistence forces her to create a plan on how to make her wish come true! Follow the action-packed journey of Harmoney as she sparks conversations about money management, savings, spending, investing, donating, entrepreneurship, and planning for the future. This entertaining book is sure to teach kids healthy money habits through a fun adventure!


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Book cover of Sunny and the Seven Streams of Income

Leslie Clark Why did I love this book?

I really love Sunny and the Seven Streams of Income book.

Growing up I was not aware of multiple streams of income and I think as parents it's our job to ensure that the next generation is better off than we were. This book plants seeds of things that kids enjoy and can be turned into a way to make money and I love that!

By Andrea N Pope, Naomi Amevinya (illustrator),

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Sunny and the Seven Streams of Income as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it. This book is for kids age 4, 5, 6, and 7.

What is this book about?

Every child should know the path to building wealth. Follow Sunny as she learns about the seven streams of income and how they can help her earn enough money to reach her dream goal.


Book cover of Owen Learns to Manage Money

Leslie Clark Why did I love this book?

Owen Learns to Manage Money is a great example of a real-life kid dilemma that teaches a valuable lesson.

Own encounters a challenge when the newest game system is released. He has to decide if he is willing to save his money, spend it, or invest his money. I love how relatable the topic is and my family reads it weekly. 

By D Preyor,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Owen Learns to Manage Money as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it. This book is for kids age 7, 8, 9, and 10.

What is this book about?

Owen encounters a challenge when the newest game system is released. What will he do? Will he save money, spend it, or even invest his money? Follow us along Owen's journey. Owen Learns to Manage Money is a fun informative book that introduces financial literacy to children by focusing on topics such as saving, investing, spending, and entrepreneurship.


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Kanazawa

By David Joiner,

Book cover of Kanazawa

David Joiner Author Of Kanazawa

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Why am I passionate about this?

My book recommendations reflect an abiding passion for Japanese literature, which has unquestionably influenced my own writing. My latest literary interest involves Japanese poetry—I’ve recently started a project that combines haiku and prose narration to describe my experiences as a part-time resident in a 1300-year-old Japanese hot spring town that Bashō helped make famous in The Narrow Road to the Deep North. But as a writer, my main focus remains novels. In late 2023 the second in a planned series of novels set in Ishikawa prefecture will be published. I currently live in Kanazawa, but have also been lucky to call Sapporo, Akita, Tokyo, and Fukui home at different times.

David's book list on Japanese settings not named Tokyo or Kyoto

What is my book about?

Emmitt’s plans collapse when his wife, Mirai, suddenly backs out of purchasing their dream home. Disappointed, he’s surprised to discover her subtle pursuit of a life and career in Tokyo.

In his search for a meaningful life in Japan, and after quitting his job, he finds himself helping his mother-in-law translate Kanazawa’s most famous author, Izumi Kyoka, into English. He becomes drawn into the mysterious death of a friend of Mirai’s parents, leading him and his father-in-law to climb the mountain where the man died. There, he learns the somber truth and discovers what the future holds for him and his wife.

Packed with subtle literary allusion and closely observed nuance, Kanazawa reflects the mood of Japanese fiction in a fresh, modern incarnation.

Kanazawa

By David Joiner,

What is this book about?

In Kanazawa, the first literary novel in English to be set in this storied Japanese city, Emmitt's future plans collapse when his wife, Mirai, suddenly backs out of negotiations to purchase their dream home. Disappointed, he's surprised to discover Mirai's subtle pursuit of a life and career in Tokyo, a city he dislikes.

Harmony is further disrupted when Emmitt's search for a more meaningful life in Japan leads him to quit an unsatisfying job at a local university. In the fallout, he finds himself helping his mother-in-law translate Kanazawa's most famous author, Izumi Kyoka, into English.

While continually resisting Mirai's…


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