Permissions & Licensing

Last Updated: July 10, 2026

Thank you for your interest in Penny the Pelican!

We love seeing our books used to inspire young learners. This page outlines how our books and educational resources may be used and how to request additional permissions or licensing opportunities.

Classroom Use

We encourage teachers, schools, homeschool educators, librarians, and nonprofit organizations to use legally purchased copies of Penny the Pelican Plans Ahead and the companion Activity Guide in educational settings.

Permitted uses include:

• Classroom read-alouds
• Small group instruction
• Library storytime
• Financial Literacy Month activities
• Family literacy events
• Classroom discussions
• Individual student use of purchased Activity Guides

Read-Alouds

Teachers, librarians, schools, and nonprofit organizations are welcome to read Penny the Pelican Plans Ahead aloud during in-person educational programming using legally purchased copies.

If you would like to:

• Record a read-aloud
• Post a read-aloud online
• Use the book in virtual instruction
• Include the book in a digital learning platform

please contact us for written permission.

Photocopying & Reproduction

Except as permitted under applicable copyright law, our books, illustrations, activity guides, lesson materials, and downloadable resources may not be:

• Photocopied for classroom distribution
• Scanned or digitized
• Uploaded to websites or file-sharing platforms
• Reproduced for resale
• Modified to create derivative works

If you are interested in classroom reproduction or district-wide licensing, we'd love to discuss options.

Bulk Orders

We proudly partner with:

• Schools
• School districts
• Libraries
• Bookstores
• Children's Savings Account programs
• Nonprofits
• Financial institutions
• Community organizations

For classroom sets, wholesale pricing, or large-volume purchases, please visit our Schools page or Bulk Orders page, or contact us directly.

Translation & International Rights

We welcome inquiries regarding:

• Foreign language editions
• International publishing
• International distribution
• Global educational partnerships

Licensing Opportunities

We are always interested in thoughtful collaborations that help bring financial literacy to more children.

Licensing inquiries may include:

• Educational curriculum
• Classroom programs
• After-school enrichment
• Statewide literacy initiatives
• Children's Savings Account programs
• Museums
• Financial institutions
• Family engagement initiatives
• Conferences and events
• Merchandise
• Digital educational resources

Media & Speaking

For interviews, podcasts, speaking engagements, conference presentations, or media requests, please contact us.

Copyright

Unless otherwise noted, all books, illustrations, characters, artwork, logos, educational materials, and website content are copyrighted works owned by Pelican Invests.

Penny the Pelican™ is a children's educational brand of Pelican Invests.

Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use is prohibited.

Contact

For permissions, licensing, media, or partnership inquiries, please contact: