First 50 lecture attendees will receive a free book

SATURDAY, JUNE 27TH | AMES PUBLIC LIBRARY AUDITORIUM

TWIN BROTHERS AND FORMER AMES RESIDENTS QUENTIN AND QUINLAN RISER HAVE COMBINED THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND FAMILY EXPERIENCES TO CREATE A CHILDREN'S BOOK FOCUSED ON A TOPIC CLOSE TO THEIR HEARTS: FINANCIAL LITERACY. WITH QUINLAN'S EXPERTISE IN FINANCE AND QUENTIN'S BACKGROUND IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY STUDIES, THE TWO HAVE CREATED A UNIQUE STORY THAT DRAWS ON THEIR FAMILY AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES TO MOTIVATE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO BE SMART FINANCIAL MANAGERS.

STORYTIME: 10:30 AM | AMES PUBLIC LIBRARY STORYTIME ROOM

JOIN BROTHERS QUINLAN AND QUENTIN FOR A SPECIAL VISIT TO STORYTIME.

LECTURE: 11:30 AM_| AMES PUBLIC LIBRARY AUDITORIUM

FINANCIAL LITERACY CREATES STABILITY, LEADS TO GENERATIONAL IMPACTS, AND CREATES STRONGER COMMUNITIES. LEARN HOW TO BUILD WEALTH INTENTIONALLY AT ANY AGE TO CREATE A FINANCIAL LEGACY FOR YOUR FAMILY AND BEYOND.

•The first 50 lecture attendees will receive a free book

“Partnerships between the NAACP and other organizations are built on a shared vision of a fair world, free of racial discrimination and injustice, which implies solidarity beyond the implementation of specific programs and activities. Working with others towards common objectives creates the potential for real collaborative advantage. For this potential to be realized, the diverse knowledge, experience, and skills which each partner brings to the relationship are valued and acknowledged as essential to ensuring the success and sustainability of joint efforts” — PAULA BROWN EDMÉ VICE PRESIDENT, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS & PLANNING

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The NAACP advocates, agitates, and litigates for civil rights due to Black America. Our legacy is built on the foundation of grassroots activism by the biggest civil rights pioneers of the 20th century and is sustained by 21st century activists. From classrooms and courtrooms to city halls and Congress, our network of members across the country works to secure the social and political power that will end race-based discrimination. That work is rooted in racial equity, civic engagement, and supportive policies and institutions for all marginalized people. We are committed to a world without racism where Black people enjoy equitable opportunities in thriving communities.

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