This book was absolutely fantastic. I've already added it to our list for order this year and will recommend it to students.

I have been a listener of the Her Money podcast for some time, and I appreciate that the creators have written this how-to-financial guide for those who need the information at its most fundamental level. While the text is geared to adolescent girls and young women, the financial information is useful to all. Included are definitions to financial terms adults may not know but may be afraid or ashamed to ask. The text discusses the gender pay gap, negotiating salaries, saving for security deposits, compound interest, IRAs, first cars, health care, and so much more.

My criticisms do not mean that one should disregard the book, but I would encourage the publisher to update it as finances change frequently. As an example, the monthly budget only allocated $14 to gas, and we certainly know that the economy has been far more volatile of late. It would be a shame if the book was published and immediately the figures used had it feeling dated. On some pages, there are sidebar topics set off by a sort of border, but as the typeface is the same, it is hard to distinguish it as a sidebar from most text. Additionally, the authors cite the origin of the gender wage gap to the aftermath of World War II, yet as an educator, I know it existed before then with the growth of teacher prep programs and the proliferation of female teachers due to the ability to pay less in the 1800s. At times, the language intended to be light and witty comes off as a bit Bo Burnham’s “White Women’s Instagram”ish: “we all have wants like that funky beaded curtain you’ve been eyeing on Etsy” (57). While the book does discuss true emergency expenses, they weren’t in the pie charts as part of the 15/50/30 breakdown, which felt a bit inconsistent.

Throughout the text are short profiles of notable people and they discuss their biggest money mistakes. Those profiles and mistakes will make the text relatable to a wide range of people. Included in the text are suggested resources and a great glossary.

I could easily see this text implemented in financial literacy classes. This touches on a topic many student have expressed wishing to know more about. While the text is slanted to a female audience, males would benefit from the information as well, as many are now raised in households headed by women who may not have received this kind of financial education themselves.

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Children's Publishing Group for this ARC in exchange for my unbiased review.

While I did find some of the information helpful, especially the defining of keywords, I didn't agree with all the advice in this book, and wish they had sited more sources in their research. That being said, teens will have a fun time flipping through this and it does offer a good overview of money terms.

This is a helpful guide for anyone who needs to learn how to manage their money. I like the fact that it has an easy set up.

A relatable book about money, and all of the nuances that accompany it. The authors found a way to present their topic in a way that is readable, interesting, and just plain sensible. This is a feat in itself, given how many underlying emotions we all carry about money. I appreciated the honest facts about income inequality, and ways to take meaningful action.
The book has five sections: Earn It; Manage It; Use It; Get Schooled; Look to the Future.
This book is primarily geared toward young females. Though I’m above the age demographic, I jotted down quite a few notes while reading, and will absolutely return to the book as a resource.
Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group for access to the ARC.