For her Girl Scout Gold Award Project, Keira Chang self-published a children’s book teaching personal finance concepts to kids aged 5 to 8, inspired by her experience as a childhood cancer survivor.
Titled “The Second Race – The Turtle and the Puppy: A Story About Money,” the story follows a money-savvy turtle, Tilly, and a spend-happy puppy, Louie, who are eager to enjoy the local fair. It’s written by Chang and illustrated by her cousin, Eugene Law.
Diagnosed with leukemia just before her 13th birthday, Chang spent 2.5 years in treatment and witnessed firsthand the struggles many families face after a cancer diagnosis. Her mom quit her job to take care of Chang during treatment, and her family relied on savings to pay for it.
After realizing that financial literacy isn’t commonly taught to kids, she decided to write “The Second Race.” Currently, she’s raising $5,000 to donate 500 copies to local schools, hospitals, and libraries and will host a fundraiser with Panda Express on July 10.
Proceeds from Panda Express orders placed online on Thursday, July 10, using the code “9005083” will go towards sharing “The Second Race” with kids around Los Angeles.
Learn more about how you can support the Panda Express fundraiser on its landing page, and visit keirachanggogold.wixsite.com/book to learn more about “The Second Race.”
