I am truly fortunate to have had loving and supportive parents who taught me the significance of financial literacy from an early age. Earning my weekly allowance through household chores and maintaining good grades gave me an early introduction to earning money and a solid foundation in money management.

Over the years, I've confidently guided family and friends in budgeting, opening savings accounts, building credit, and even as far as purchasing their first homes.

The inspiration for Lolita's Rainy Day emerged for a project while attending Bay Path University, where I had the opportunity to combine my passion with community action. Reflecting on my personal childhood experiences with earning and saving money is what motivated me to write, Lolita's Rainy Day, a children's book that introduces financial literacy with a twist of curiosity and humor.

Lolita, the main character, embodies my six-year-old self, who saved her allowance money in a sock under her bed, just as I did. It was when I opened my first savings account in elementary school, that I first discovered how quickly my coins accumulated, motivating me to save even more.

After sharing the story with an enthusiastic group of first and second graders at a local charter school, as well as with my fellow classmates, I recognized that the project was only the beginning of my journey.

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So, this is my story. And, Lolita's Rainy Day is a delightful story for the children!