Ladner writer and storyteller Laura Thomas has lately turned her literary talents to helping children and families build their financial literacy skills.

Backed by the Delta Continuing Education's Youth Activities Department, Thomas will be leading a one-hour family financial literacy seminar tomorrow evening called Talking to Kids About Money.

The seminar will take place at the Delta Secondary library from 7 to 8 pm. Admission is free with a donation for the South Delta Food Bank and parents are asked to bring all their kids along, regardless of age.

Thomas will tell a story or two and then have families working together on some fun and interactive language-building exercises that will get everyone excited about talking about money.

"This is going to be like an hour-long ice-breaker," said Thomas. "Parents are going to feel encouraged to talk about money, even words they may not know like derivative, ETF, passive income or capital gains. The kids will pick up some of the language and get a kick out of watching their parents learn something new too."

When asked if toddler and preschoolers are invited to attend the seminar, Thomas said, "I'm not a financial advisor, I'm a storyteller. So, for me, financial literacy is really about two things: vocabulary and confidence. We are going to be playful with the topic so kids under five will feel right at home."

Ron McNeill, program director for Delta Youth Activities, hopes this family seminar will generate interest in Thomas' new Money and Me financial literacy summer camps for ages nine to 13.

"A 10-hour course like this, which provides opportunities for children that are both fun and educational, will form the foundation for developing individuals who will be better prepared for making personal financial decisions in the future."

Families are asked to register in advance by emailing moneyme@telus.net.

For more information about Thomas' Money & Me summer camps visit www.moneyandme.ca or contact Delta Continuing Education at 604-940-5550.