In this episode of the Let’s Play Money Podcast, host Mara Williams introduces her brand-new book, Maria Martinez Turns Art into Income—a bilingual story (English & Spanish) that helps families talk about money, creativity, and culture.

Mara is joined by Jen, who helped translate the book into Spanish and shares her perspective as a mom raising a bilingual child. Together they discuss:

• Why it matters for kids to see financial literacy taught in both English and Spanish
  
  
  
• How cultural traditions like Day of the Dead add depth to money lessons
  
  
  
• Ways bilingual stories create connection across generations
  
  
  
• A personal story of how Jen’s son has learned about money through Let’s Play Money programs
  
  
  

This episode is all about helping families feel included, represented, and confident in their money conversations—while celebrating creativity and culture along the way.

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