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Kimberly Lee

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Kimberly Lee is the award-winning author of BOYS DON’T FRY (Freeman Book Awards 2023 (Honorable Mention); Crystal Kite Awards 2024 (Honor)) and the co-author of WHAT IF?. She is also the Managing Editor of parenting platform makchic.com, a lawyer, and was named one of Tatler Gen T. List 2023’s Leaders of Tomorrow in Asia.

Kimberly is a firm believer in the power of stories to create change, and in the right of every child to have their voice heard. She lives in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with husband and their two young sons. When she isn't busy writing, or navigating life with her family, Kimberly can often be found singing, stress baking, and covertly consuming her own baked goods.

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	Boys Don't Fry by Kimberly Lee (Goodreads Author), Charlene Chua (Goodreads Author) (Illustrator) 4.24 avg rating — 286 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	100 Days: A Story of Sisterhood by Kimberly Lee (Goodreads Author), Michelle Jing Chan (Goodreads Author) (illustrator) 4.58 avg rating — 45 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Mulan and the Lantern Festival 4.29 avg rating — 34 ratings — published 2025 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	What If? by Kimberly Lee (Goodreads Author), Liyana Taff, Delia Razak (Illustrator) 4.43 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2021	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Kimberly Lee rated a book it was amazing The Right to Play: How Jane Addams Fought for America's Playgrounds by Elizabeth Brown (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
As parents, we can often get so caught up in making sure our kids get the best (with the view that they'll BE the best) - while sometimes forgetting this simple, beautiful truth: kids need to be young and importantly, they need time to play. Author E ...more
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Kimberly Lee rated a book it was amazing Groucho the Grouchy Groundhog (Volume 1) by Lydia Lukidis (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Evil bunnies, plenty of pun-tastic jokes and a madcap caper featuring a unicorn pig sidekick and a less-than-thrilled main character (a disgruntled groundhog, primarily motivated by pancakes)? My kids gobbled this one up quicker than the stolen bread ...more
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Kimberly Lee rated a book it was amazing Zara in the Middle by Erika Lynne Jones	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Unicorn party or a mermaid theme? Pastel-colored flowers or bold, bright colors? Zara is planning her big birthday party and finds herself stuck in the middle of her Grandma Jane's and Granny Gladys' wildly different opinions - but what does Zara her ...more
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Kimberly Lee rated a book it was amazing Over in the Mangroves by Jyoti Rajan Gopal	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
With its lovely rhythmic quality, clever use of onomatopoeia, alliteration and descriptive language, and lively illustrations, "Over In The Mangroves" is a joyful read that celebrates the beauty of nature, painting a vivid picture of a lush mangrove ...more
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Kimberly Lee rated a book it was amazing Wonderfully Wild: Rewilding a School and Community by Jessica Stremer (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
What a lush, lyrical, warm and wonderfully wild read this was! When the schoolyard's beloved willow tree is felled by a storm, a classroom comes together on a quest to rewild and restore - growing new trees from the clippings of their fallen friend a ...more
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Kimberly Lee rated a book it was amazing The Jade Bracelet by Hà Dinh (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
As long as I could remember, my late grandmother Ah Ma wore a jade bracelet - one that I never saw her without - encircling the same hands that cooked dinner lovingly, cleaned efficiently, and held me tenderly. This beautiful book by author Ha Dinh ( ...more
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Kimberly Lee rated a book it was amazing Maybe Just Ask Me! by Katie Mazeika (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Sometimes, the step towards change, growth and greater wisdom begins with four simple words: “Maybe Just Ask Me”. With her headscarf and eyepatch, young Mazie's first day at school is surrounded by speculation and stories - but no one has taken the t ...more
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Kimberly Lee rated a book it was amazing Lulu in the Spotlight: A South Asian Wedding Story by Natasha Khan Kazi (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I completely fell for this book, which was such a joyful read! Featuring colorful characters, fun-filled family traditions and whimsical illustrations, this intergenerational story was both hilarious and heartwarming :) I loved learning about Desi we ...more
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Kimberly Lee rated a book it was amazing Plight of the Pelican: How Science Saved a Species (Books for a Better Earth) by Jessica Stremer (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
What a rich and inspiring story this was (beautifully written by Jessica Stremer, with stunning illustrations by Gordy Wright), recounting the threat faced by brown pelicans due to DDT, a commonly used pesticide, and the power of scientists and activ ...more
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Kimberly Lee rated a book it was amazing Sleepy Sea (Childhood Milestones, 2) by Bonnie Kelso (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
What a fascinating look into the sleep patterns of sea creatures, with plenty of fun facts for young readers (and grown-ups too)! This STEM-based book is such a fun way to encourage a young child who might be struggling with bedtime (or who has troub ...more
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