Meaden writes second children's money book for Farshore

BBC "Dragons’ Den" investor Deborah Meaden has written another children’s book for Farshore due for publication in May this year.

Red Shed, Farshore’s non-fiction imprint, has teamed up with the entrepreneur to create "an empowering introduction to money for teens which will make finance exciting, relatable and personal," entitled Deborah Meaden Talks Money.

Emma Dods, deputy editorial director for non-fiction at Farshore, acquired world rights directly from Meaden for a guide to understanding the world of money. Scheduled for May 2024, Deborah Meaden Talks Money will be the first book of a brand-new non-fiction Talks series on trend-led topics by high-profile authors. 

Deborah Meaden Talks Money is pitched by Red Shed as “an urgent and uplifting response to the financial anxiety that is affecting a generation of young people, and will talk about finance in a fun, yet hugely relatable way”.  

The publisher added: “In this book, Deborah will share her incredible knowledge and passion to help empower young people, giving them the skills and confidence that they need to manage their finances and reduce money worries.  

“The book will include Q&As and quizzes alongside top tips and inspiring interviews. These will all help to equip young people to take control on everything from managing their first bank account, to keeping track of their spending and starting to save for the future.” 

Meaden said: “I’m passionate about helping the next generation form a healthy relationship with money and to help them in their journey through life so when Farshore asked me if I wanted to write a book for 11 to 18-year-olds, I jumped at the chance. It can be an anxious time for young people about to build their own lives but with the right knowledge and tools, very exciting.” 

Her book for younger readers, Why Money Matters, was published last July. To help celebrate Non-Fiction November, Farshore collaborated on a series of workshops for schools with Ootiboo, an organisation which aims to encourage creative curiosity from an early age, by using skills which are essential to personal development, going on to have a positive impact on wellbeing and mental health. 

Dods said: “Working with Deborah on her Little Experts Why Money Matters book for six to nine-year-olds was incredible, so it is such a privilege to be able to share Deborah’s passion and incredible expertise with an older audience, which will be supported by a major marketing and PR campaign.”