Art
Creative expression, storytelling, and design thinking as tools for building something great.
For Builders Ages 6–12
Where Young Tycoons Begin
Books, worksheets, and resources built on the ATOM framework — teaching kids Art, Technology, Ownership, and Money.
The Framework
Meet the ATOM Framework
Everything NextGen Tycoons creates — every book, worksheet, game, and lesson plan — is built on four pillars that give kids the foundation to build something great.
Technology
How tools, systems, and innovation shape the world — and how kids can use them.
Ownership
What it means to own an idea, a decision, or a business — and the responsibility that comes with it.
Money
How money works, how to earn it, manage it, and make it work for you.
The Shop
Shop NextGen Tycoons
Books and digital downloads built to make kids think bigger.
BestsellerAmara & Nahla's Journey Through the History of Money
Dr. Arielle D. Smith
A fun, illustrated adventure through the history of money for kids ages 6–10.
$12.00Physical Book
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NewAmara & Nahla's Money Adventure: From A to Z
Dr. Arielle D. Smith
An A to Z money adventure that builds financial vocabulary and confidence in young readers.
$12.00Physical Book
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Cover Coming SoonNextGen Tycoons Activity Worksheets
Printable worksheets that make financial literacy feel like a math class.
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About the Author
Meet Dr. Arielle D. Smith
The mind behind NextGen Tycoons
Dr. Arielle D. Smith is an educator, entrepreneur, and author on a mission to make sure every child has access to the financial knowledge that builds real wealth. With a doctorate in business and years of experience in finance and education, Dr. Smith created NextGen Tycoons to give kids ages 6–10 the tools to think like builders and owners — starting with the books she wished existed when she was young.
Through the ATOM framework — Art, Technology, Ownership, and Money — every NextGen Tycoons book, worksheet, and resource is designed to meet kids where they are and take them further than they imagined.
Built on the ATOM Framework
Art, Technology, Ownership, Money
Written for Kids Ages 6–12
Early and developing readers