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Kim C. Lee on Reimagining Black History for Young Readers
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In this episode of The Kolby Kulture Show, Uncle Kolby sits down with Kim C. Lee, an incredible children's book author who's all about bringing diversity and representation to the stories our kids grow up with. Kim's journey into writing is so inspiring—it started as a personal gift for her son, and it turned into a mission to create books where all kids can see themselves.
We talk about the inspiration behind her book, 'A Proud History for Alex,' and how she’s reimagining Black history for young readers with a joyful, uplifting approach. Kim also shares some really valuable tips about the self-publishing process, how she creates relatable characters, and why it’s so important for kids to see themselves in the stories they read.
If you're a writer or just passionate about children's books, you’re going to love this conversation. You’ll get some actionable advice for aspiring authors and a behind-the-scenes look at how Kim C. Lee is changing the narrative for future generations. Trust me, you don’t want to miss this one!
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Kim C. Lee on IG: https://www.instagram.com/schegediving26/
00:00 Introduction to the Kolby Kulture Show
01:25 Literary Drop: 'A Love Song for Ricky Wilde'
02:04 Meet Kim C. Lee: Inspiring Children's Book Author
03:25 The Inspiration Behind Kim's Books
04:51 Creating Relatable and Diverse Characters
09:29 'A Proud History for Alex': The Story and Message
15:08 Balancing Storytelling with Teaching Life Skills
17:27 Culture Quick Fire: Fun and Fast-Paced Questions
18:41 The Importance of ABC Books
19:19 Listener Questions: Memorable Feedback
20:10 Relating to Characters
20:51 Advice for Aspiring Authors
21:29 Handling Writer's Block
22:14 Self-Publishing Journey
28:41 Word Wave Game
33:20 Wrap-Up and Future Plans
This show is produced by Rainbow Creative with Matthew Jones as Executive Producer, Malcolm Perry as Associate Producer, Alex White as Editor, and Mohamed Naser as Graphic Designer. To learn how to make a podcast for you or your business visit them at https://www.rainbowcreative.co/
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