New Children's book proves money doesn't grow on trees.
Matthew Lynch of Jackson, MS pursued his Master's in Elementary Education at Jackson State University, his focus on literacy and more specifically on children's literature.
He soon realized after much research that there was a scarcity of quality children's literature for and about people of color. Most of the books that he found were not even written by African American authors. Mr. Lynch wanted to create a children's book based on an authentic African American folktale.
His thoughts immediately reverted to a childhood legend about an old man and a money tree. The old man who had worked his whole life as a field laborer, since he had no family he had a surplus of money. Some nights he could be seen walking through the woods, always stopping at a certain tree. By the time he died, the old man amassed a small fortune, but with no one to leave it to.
No one, not even his friends knew exactly what happened to his money, so they theorized that he buried it beneathe the aforementioned tree. Mr. Lynch was 7 years old when he first heard this story.
Matthew and the Money Tree is the first installment in a series of children's books; based on Mr. Lynch's childhood experiences. Matthew and the Money tree is a wonderful tale for children and adults alike. This book is unique, because in today's society money and riches are overly coveted. This book teaches a moral lesson that you do not need money to be happy.
A must have for children of color
Matthew and the Money Tree
Can be purchased at your neighborhood bookstore. View a list of bookstores on my retail page. Or order at www.amazon.com.
