If Money Could Shout: The Brutal Truths for Teens - Softcover

A powerful graphic novel to engage teens in stories about young people, their money, their lives, and the financial cause-and-effect of their choices. Edgy, thought-provoking, while providing practical insights about money in fictional stories backed by incredible graphics. This groundbreaking approach to teaching financial literacy recognizes the challenge - but importance - of reaching teens on their terms. Visually stunning, highly engaging with deep messaging for young people who will appreciate an alternative to a “text book” on the topic of personal finance and life success. Over 400 original illustrations provide a visual showcase for eight talented artists from across America. This is the seventh financial literacy book written by Financial Strategist Paul Nourigat. “If Money Could Shout” follows his literary style using fictional stories emphasizing a financial theme or discipline, against an engaging visual backdrop. Parents, teachers and librarians around the country are using this book to get conversations started with teens about financial fundamentals and decisions which are critical for adulthood. This book supports emerging national and state learning standards for financial literacy and social sciences, including "life skills" and “reasoning skills” for middle and high schoolers. Key concepts woven throughout the stories include Budgeting, Spending, Saving, Giving, Philanthropy, Choices, Collaboration, Community, Compassion, Empathy, Creativity, Earning, Effort, Family, Media influence, Patience, Peer-pressure, Planning, Price/value, Privacy, Profit, Security, Risk, Global Economy, and getting a Job. Messages to last a lifetime.

By understanding THE BRUTAL TRUTHS, teens can significantly improve their chances for financial success in life.The author selected eight illustrators from 140 applicants across America to illustrate his anthology. Each of the eight artists illustrated one of the stories in this book without visibility of the other seven artists or stories. The result is a wide range of creative genius and visual power. See artists' profiles at the end of each story.