Kim C. Lee on Reimagining Black History for Young Readers

The Kolby Kulture Show

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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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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

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