Mellody Hobson with Raymond J. McGuire: Priceless Facts about Money

Barrier-breaking finance pioneer Mellody Hobson joins us to discuss her debut book, 'Priceless Facts about Money,' with fellow veteran of the financial industry Raymond J. McGuire.
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. What is the meaning of all those symbols on US bills (and why are they so hard to counterfeit)? What’s with people calling money “bacon” or “cheddar” or “smackeroonies”? With savvy and wit, financial expert Mellody Hobson sheds a friendly light on a daunting subject, from the meteorites that created the first mineral deposits to the ancient Maya who used chocolate as currency to the beginnings of the banking system itself. Readers learn about bartering, profit and loss, the origins of credit, ATMs, and even fun facts about money around the world. In her first children’s book, Mellody Hobson brings excitement to the realm of financial literacy and gives kids the tools they need to navigate money now and in the future. Featuring energetic artwork by debut illustrator Caitlin Stevens, amusing skits starring a cat and bunny who converse in money idioms, and inserts depicting the author and her business partner as kids just learning how money works, Priceless Facts about Money is an inviting, entertaining, and richly educational resource for every child.
This 7 Stories Up event was recorded live on October 1, 2024, at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL).
This program was made possible by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF).