Kimberly Wilson’s writing journey began as a third grader in Upstate New York with a butterfly Trapper Keeper, a pocket thesaurus, and an overflowing bookshelf.

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After earning her BA from SUNY Geneseo, where she studied communication and creative writing, an internship brought her to North Carolina. There, she established a career in marketing before diving headfirst into her dream of writing for children.

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As a full-time writer, Kimberly is an active member of the SCBWI, 12x12, and several critique groups. She is a pun-lover and enjoys mixing humor, heart, and educational details into her writing. Kimberly is the author of A Penny’s Worth, a finalist for the Bill Martin Jr. Picture Book Award, A Dollar’s Grand Dream, and A Credit Card Takes Charge (Fall 2024), illustrated by Mark Hoffmann, published by Page Street Kids.

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When not writing, Kimberly shares her love for books by volunteering with local literacy nonprofits through their Title I outreach programs. She also enjoys yoga, tennis, and family ping pong parties. Kimberly lives in Charlotte, NC, with her husband and two daughters. 

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Even though her Trapper Keeper is long gone, her book collection continues to multiply. As for her thesaurus, well...

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