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Maryland-based author Ms. Kirkland is well known for creating engaging children’s books exploring friendship, self-acceptance, and personal growth. Her previous works include Car Cars Go Zoom Zoom Zoom!, Mi Mi’s Mini Tea Party, Kameryn’s Lost Lucky Charm, and the widely acclaimed book titled Vitiligo Doesn’t Scare Me!, which is available in schools and public libraries.
Beyond storytelling, her latest book, A Hebrew Tea Party, Yah’s Way!, was published in January 2025. It includes interactive elements to further engage young minds. This book features fun activities and easy, delicious recipes that families can try together, reinforcing the book’s themes in a hands-on way. The back cover provides a brief synopsis, ensuring parents and educators understand its rich educational value.
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​A proud Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) member, Ms. Kirkland has dedicated her career to making reading enjoyable while instilling valuable life lessons in young readers. She hopes to plant seeds of wisdom and encouragement through her stories, inspiring children to embrace their uniqueness, enjoy new friendships, and confidently discuss faith.
The former Chemist by day and writer by night has published five delightful children’s fiction books depicting life experiences while learning and having fun.
Kim spent her childhood in East Orange, New Jersey, writing poems and creating stories to tell her friends.
Early on, she wrote about flowers, people, and feelings. These heartfelt stories always provided insight into children’s emotions regarding feelings of love, hope, and happiness.
Kim continues to be encouraged to write stories for the public. Adults and children love her heartfelt stories; we hope you do, too.
Kim received a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Tennessee State University in Nashville, Tennessee, and a Master’s in Public Policy degree from the University of Maryland.
She is the author of “I’m A Survivor,” a poem for Sisters, Network Inc., A National African American breast cancer survivorship organization. She has two young adults and four grandchildren, whom she loves dearly, as she marvels at the things she says, providing excellent writing material. She enjoys creating picture books and has completed a manuscript for a children’s novel. So, stay tuned.
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Mission - To create literary works to inspire the mind!