The Press Releases are in the mail, which means that Devon Kinch’s (MFAD ’09) “Pretty Penny Sets Up Shop,” the first of five volumes in a series designed to teach kids to develop a sound relationship with money, is ready to roll out this month from Random House.

“Pretty Penny has lots of big ideas,” says the publisher. “For instance, she wants to throw a birthday party for her grandmother, Bunny, but there is only one problem—she doesn’t have any money! What’s a creative, industrious girl to do? When Penny notices that Bunny’s attic is cluttered with old things that still have value, Penny has an idea—create a “Small Mall!” Penny will have to clean up and set up shop in the attic to sell the old items to earn the money for Bunny’s surprise celebration. Author/illustrator Devon Kinch has created a charming, stylish character with a signature look, just like such classic children’s book characters as Madeline, Eloise, Pippi Longstocking, and Olivia—Penny is never without her fuschia purse! With Pretty Penny’s help, kids can get money savvy!”

MFAD is very proud.