The “Wesley Learns” children’s book series presents easy-to-understand information about financial investment, credit and insurance. The series, authored by financial expert Prince Dykes, is centered around Dykes’ son, Wesley, who is guided through important lessons to gain financial literacy while helping other children build important life and money skills. Now, Wesley is back – and this time, he’s learning all about real estate.
On April 12, Dykes announced the official launch of “Wesley Learns About Real Estate,” with an exciting community event at the Denver Broncos Boys and Girls Club in Montbello. The fourth book in the “Wesley Learns” series features guest star, Former Denver Broncos running back and NFL Hall of Famer, Terrell Davis, and covers topics such as buying, selling and renting properties to generate wealth.
First featured in the third book of the series, Davis sponsored copies of “Wesley Learns About Insurance,” for children at the Denver Broncos Boys and Girls Club in 2019. He appeared in the book as a key influence, helping Wesley learn about the ways in which insurance impacts financial health. After retiring from football, the history-making athlete doubled-down on his commitment to strengthening financial literacy when he partnered with Alpha 1 Tax and Wealth, a wealth management firm offering a team of fiduciary professionals.
“I met Terrell Davis in 2018, and he really enjoyed the first two books,” says Dykes. “He came up with the idea to be featured in the third and fourth book.”
Available in both English and Spanish, “Wesley Learns About Real Estate” is full of engaging concepts and features, such as a QR scan code that transforms Wesley’s real estate journey into an animated production. Wesley navigates the world of real estate with his friends – Davis’ children, Dylan, Jaxon and Miles – as his parents teach him everything he needs to know about property rental and home ownership.
The free community book launch event was a success, with over 250 children and adults in attendance, including Denver Broncos Cheerleaders, Davis and his children. “The turnout was amazing,” says Dykes, who spent the days leading up to the event promoting the book on media platforms around the Denver metro area on his “Wake ‘Em Up Tour.”
In addition to those attending the event, students at Dora Moore School and Montbello Middle School participated in a book club project sponsored by Dykes. They took a quiz after reading all three books in the “Wesley Learns” series, and were awarded a portion of $2,000 in S&P 500 stocks and the book launch.
“I think purchasing homes in the future will become even tougher for the next generation, because the rising cost of houses is outpacing living wages. This is why we must start investing as early as possible,” Dykes admits. He believes that the earlier children are taught fundamental financial tools, such as real estate investment, the better.
“I was blessed with great parents who were taught about saving, but like most Americans I wasn’t taught about the power of investing as a child.”
The “Wesley Learns” series is a wonderful tool for families who want to teach their children about financial investment, but aren’t sure where to start. Dykes facilitates educational opportunities from the lens of his experience as a financial advisor and a father, welcoming children and families everywhere to join in on the lessons he teaches his son.
His devotion to helping future generations develop financial literacy led to the creation of the Global Children Financial Literacy Foundation (GCFLC). He serves as the founder and chief investment officer of Royal Financial Investment Group, and hosts a podcast covering a wide range of financial topics, including fundamentals of the stock market, wealth management and personal finance. “The Investor Show,” is featured on Denver Urban Spectrum’s Expanding the Narrative Podcast Network; and was recently named one of the Top Five Investing Podcasts in Colorado by FeedSpot.com.
“The most fulfilling part about the podcast is the ability to spread knowledge throughout the world,” says Dykes, as he readies himself for the next chapter in Wesley’s story.
In the coming weeks, the award-winning author will travel throughout the United States, sharing “Wesley Learns About Real Estate” with school-aged children in Georgia, Maryland and Washington D.C., while spreading his message about the importance of financial literacy and inspiring people of all ages to take control of their financial futures.
Editor’s Note: To learn more about Prince Dykes, follow him on Instagram (@TheInvestorShow). The full “Wesley Learns” series is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and everywhere books are sold.
