Freddie Learns the Worth of Cash is a brief story written for youngsters ages 6 to 12 is a part of a five-book collection, serving to youngsters develop an understanding of arduous work, household values, giving again to the neighborhood, and serving to the atmosphere.

“I mannequin Freddie after my three sons, who whereas all grown up, will all the time be little boys in my coronary heart,” states Renaee. “I needed to be sure that I characteristic a Black boy as the principle character in order that they’ll see themselves in my books. I additionally made certain to incorporate multicultural characters as properly. Illustration is so necessary, and I hope that in incorporating a wide range of backgrounds in my tales, I’m doing my half to depart a optimistic legacy for my youngsters and grandchildren.”

Monetary literacy has declined throughout the nation in keeping with a research launched by the Ohio State College. The federal authorities has labored to extend consciousness of this life ability together with establishing the Monetary Literacy and Training Fee beneath the Honest and Correct Credit score Transactions Act of 2003. Freddie Learns the Worth of Cash works to indicate youngsters find out how to deal with funds, in addition to exposes how straightforward it may be to be tempted to spend whereas making an attempt to succeed in your objectives.

“I’m extremely pleased with the collection, and I really feel that everybody – younger and previous – can take one thing away from every story,” states Renaee. “Once I write, I’m usually impressed by my atmosphere. This contains enjoying an lively position in making the world a greater place. Beforehand, I acted as a sitting member for my city’s Board of Training, and am the proud founding father of a nonprofit for authors, Impartial Authors E-book Expertise. I additionally work at a nonprofit working to finish homelessness in Union County, New Jersey – The Elizabeth Coalition to Home the Homeless. So Freddie tends to be very engaged together with his neighborhood and serving to others.”

Every guide within the collection incorporates vivid full-color illustrations mixed with instructional messages so that folks can deal with a wide range of matters.

• Freddie Learns the Worth of Cash, her newest guide, options monetary literacy classes in an easy-to-understand manner for youngsters.

• Freddie Goes to the Seashore talks in regards to the worth of household.

• In The Nice Compost Heap, readers be part of Freddie as he learns about recycling utilizing kitchen and backyard waste, and the way he could make a distinction in his neighborhood.

• Freddie’s First Race teaches a invaluable lesson on perseverance, arduous work, staying targeted, and by no means giving up.

• Freddie’s Good Deed explains that doing good issues for others must be accomplished as a result of it’s the proper factor to do.

Alongside along with her Freddie collection, Renaee has additionally printed a guide along with her mom Nella Perrier, Dorianne the Baker, as Dorianne bakes cookies to promote at a category bake sale. Coupled with easy-to-make recipes, this guide is bound to please each adults and kids. Her story Who Turned the Lights Out? broaches the tough dialog of homelessness and poverty in an approachable vogue. Proceeds from this guide profit the Elizabeth Coalition to Home the Homeless. Lastly, Smith has printed two award-winning cookbooks that includes her Jamaican roots, taking readers for a tasty journey of flavors from the Island.

For extra details about Renaee and her books, go to RenaeeSmith.com